Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Jeremiah Sirles and Phil Mackey hit on some Mikes and Dumb Football Questions, including regarding Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson, NFL schedules and more! 

01:00 - The NFL Draft is coming to Minneapolis in 2028! LFG! 

09:00 - Recognizing the man who crafted NFL schedules BY HAND from 1971-2001! 

12:00 - NFL schedule takes 

22:00 - Aaron Rodgers is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers! 

30:00 - DFQ: Are there any good restaurants in Nebraska? 

33:00 - Jeremiah raising money for TysonsTreasureChest.org 

38:00 - DFQ: Is rookie hazing still a thing in the NFL? 

40:00 - DFQ: What position would you play if not offensive line? 

43:00 - Deshaun Watson is QB1 for Cleveland Browns

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What Minnesota Vikings OTAs will look like in 2026; How different will the Vikings look with Kyler Murray; The chaos of getting a play in on time; What does Jauan Jennings do for the Vikings offense; Plus thoughts on the Vikings schedule and more with Jeremiah Sirles on Purple Daily. 

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Judd joins Thor to share some modest proposals which include the Vikings putting a shot clock on Harrison Smith's decision on if he's returning in 2026 or not, and to be serious about having a legitimate QB competition in camp. Plus more on the latest Thor Talks Purple!

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Thor dives into his 2026 NFL draft process rankings and takes all aspects into account and shows where they Vikings land in comparison to every other team. What were the biggest hits to their rank, and what helped them rise up? How much could things shift retroactively if the team is right about their Caleb Banks selection in the first round? Plus more!

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Minnesota Vikings set to host the 2028 NFL Draft! More Vikings GM updates; Plus other Vikings news on the offseason and more; Mackey picks the Vikings schedule and more on Purple Daily!

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The Minnesota Vikings appear to have a quarterback competition. But do they really? What’s new on the search for the next Minnesota Vikings General Manager? How does Jauan Jennings fit with the Minnesota Vikings? Hint… The boys like the fit better than some might think. Chip Scoggins from the Minnesota Star Tribune joins Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad for their weekly edition of Purple Access. Their thoughts on Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor are???  

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Which Minnesota Vikings opponents are MUST-WIN games and how does the Vikings schedule stack up against the rest of the NFC North.  

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MORE Minnesota Vikings schedule thoughts and paths; How many wins for the Vikings 2026; Toughest stretch on the Vikings schedule; Plus, other Vikings feedback on the season, training camp and more on Purple Daily!

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Minnesota Vikings schedule is set! Vikings open the season at home against the Green Bay Packers; Another Vikings Week 6 bye week; We pick the Vikings wins on the schedule and more on Purple Daily!

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Minnesota Vikings GM search update! Who are the Vikings interviewing so far; What will this mean for Rob Brzynski’s future with the Vikings; Plus, other Vikings news and schedule leaks on Purple Daily!

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Thor opens the mailbag for an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of TTP and fields questions about 1st round selection Caleb Banks, what the draft would've looked like under Kwesi Adofo-Mensah or Ryan Grigson, the talents of some UDFAs, and much more!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving the schedule release, 2026 GM candidates and more on Write That Down! More updates on the GM search, the Vikings playing the 49ers in Mexico City and more.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions! Including an update on Jeremiah’s garage sale, NFL players getting insecure, Jauan Jennings to Minnesota Vikings and more! 

01:00 - Jeremiah’s garage sale update! 

07:00 - DFQ: Do “bad” NFL players get insecure? 

15:00 - DFQ: How important is a QB’s snap count for the offensive line? Plus, snap count panic stories 

26:00 - DFQ: Thoughts on Jauan Jennings to the Minnesota Vikings? 

32:00 - DFQ: Do defenses get annoyed by no-huddle offenses? 

35:00 - OLC fine ledger update! 

38:00 - Why has Boone fluctuated between 255 and 320 pounds lately? 

41:00 - DFQ: What are the biggest differences between Boone and “The Rhino?” 

44:00 - DFQ: Can you create a starting 11 offense using only former teammates? 

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Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster projection from Judd! Vikings keep 23 offensive players and 26 defensive players with 3 specialists; Which Vikings rookie make the roster and more Vikings news on Purple Daily.

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NFL Draft process rankings from Thor who ranked the five best and five worst teams from talent acquired, equity spent, UDFA class and more; Plus, the NFL schedule is about to be released and other notes on Football Takes.

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Grant Cohn of 49ers on SI joins Thor to share in expert knowledge on newly signed wide receiver Jauan Jennings! What talents is Jennings bringing to Minnesota? What sort of usage can fans expect? How will he integrate into Kevin O'Connell's offense? Plus much more on the latest Thor Talks Purple!

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Latest Minnesota Vikings news! Starting with more steam than the Vikings want an open competition at quarterback with Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy; Vikings offensive lineman Brian O’Neill’s comments about McCarthy; More on Jauan Jennings signing with the Vikings; Plus more Vikings news on Purple Daily.

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The Minnesota Vikings are well underway in their search for the team’s next General Manager! What is the timetable for hiring the next General Manager and who is on the list? The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins joins Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad for a deep dive on the Minnesota Vikings GM search. 

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A quick Minnesota Vikings rookie minicamp recap from Judd and Dex! Vikings first-round pick Caleb Banks was present despite the foot issue; How the Vikings defensive line is shaping up with Dominique Orange and more rookie takeaways on Purple Daily!

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Minnesota Vikings sign WR Jauan Jennings! Vikings add another wide receiver to the room; Latest Vikings GM news; Plus Vikings feedback and more on Purple Daily!

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Minnesota Vikings rookie minicamp preview from Judd! Starting with Vikings RB Demond Claiborne; How does Jake Golday fit into the Vikings plans; Which Vikings defensive players can pick up Brian Flores’ system; Plus other Vikings rookie notes and more on Purple Daily!

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UDFA rankings for ALL AFC teams

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Thor fields questions from listeners regarding the GM search for Minnesota being officially underway, his ideal WR3, Vikings rookies he's most excited about and much more on the latest Ask Thor Anything edition of Thor Talks Purple!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions: 2026 schedule, Kyler Murray, Vikings rookie class, and more on Write That Down. The Vikings have an interview lined up for their vacant GM job and more on Purple Daily! 

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into your Dumb Football Questions! Including whether the Philadelphia Eagles will actually trade A.J. Brown

04:00 - DFQ: Will Philadelphia Eagles actually trade A.J. Brown?; Should New England Patriots do it? 

15:00 - DFQ: How interchangeable are NFL offensive line positions? 

22:00 - Why left tackles are different; And why guards want to fight everyone 

29:00 - DFQ: How hard is it to get to know the rest of an NFL locker room? 

36:00 - Phil tells a story about an awkward social interaction w/ a former NFL coach 

39:00 - DFQ: What if we moved the NFL Draft to BEFORE NFL free agency on the calendar? 

43:00 - DFQ: How often do NFL teams have instant buyer’s remorse about a top draft pick? 

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10 young Minnesota Vikings players who could make an immediate impact; These are Vikings players who have been in the league 3 years or less; Which Vikings rookies will make the biggest impact; Mackey drops a surprise at 1 and more Vikings news on Purple Daily!

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Thor has ranked all the NFC teams in his UDFA draft class; Which teams had the best classes; Thor explains why he calls this the dessert class and more on Fotball Takes!

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Thor leads the show with thoughts on a column from over the weekend of the Wilfs potentially selling the Vikings soon which was very quickly countered with reports of them having no intention of doing so. Then he dives into his UDFA class ranking for the Vikings and explains where they fell amongst the rest of the league and what factored into they landing where they did!

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Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press caused quite the stir, suggesting the Wilf family could sell the Minnesota Vikings; Would the Vikings be better off with other owners running the team; Why haven’t the Vikings won or been to a Super Bowl under the Wilfs; Plus latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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Mackey and Judd read an email from a Minnesota Vikings fan who is already nervous about the 2027 offseason and the idea of the Vikings overpaying Kyler Murray 

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The Minnesota Vikings will have a much younger defense this upcoming season with the editions of Caleb Banks, Jake Golday, Domonique Orange and Jakobe Thomas all added within the first 98 picks of last week’s NFL Draft. Feels like Brian Flores had a lot of say in this year’s selections. All should see the field in some way shape or form. Chip Scoggins from The Minnesota Star Tribune is back with Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad as the two provide their thoughts and takeaways from the Minnesota Vikings 2026 NFL Draft. 

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It's Feedback Friday on Purple Daily with discussions on the ceiling for the Vikings defense in 2026, the reality of the Caleb Banks draft pick, Brian Flores' tenure with Minnesota, and a Snake Draft of the Week!

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Which Minnesota Vikings draft picks make the biggest impact in 2026; Will Big Citrust actually make a bigger immediate impact over Caleb Banks; How many Day 3 picks by the Vikings will play in 2026; Plus other Vikings rookie takeaways and more with Thor Nystrom on Purple Daily.

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Thor opens up the mailbag on 'Ask Thor Anything' Thursday and fields questions about how impactful the draft selections will be in 2026, if any of them or UDFAs can beat out guys on the 53-man roster for a job, and more regarding the fallout of the NFL draft among other topics!

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Minnesota Vikings future with Jauan Jennings; What did the Vikings offer Jennings and what does the FA wide receiver want; Vikings future at GM with or without Rob Brzezinski; Latest Vikings news on recent draft picks and more on Purple Daily!

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Thor goes one by one down the Vikings' list of UDFA signings and dives into each player profile highlighting what made the Vikings want their signature. Who has the best chances of making the 53-man roster? Could any signings surprise as a diamond in the rough?

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Are Minnesota Vikings on the verge of adding Jauan Jenning; The Vikings are hosting Jennings for a visit; Plus, Vikings related Write That Down predictions and more on Purple Daily.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into their weekly “Mikes” following a wild NFL Draft weekend! 

01:00 - Jeremiah unveils his top secret 7-year-old flag football playbook! 

03:00 - The latest on Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini 

07:00 - Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is addicted to gambling; This is bad

18:00 - John Lynch is under attack by San Francisco 49ers fans! 

31:00 - ESPN’s updated NFL offensive line rankings

41:00 - Mike Tomlin to NBC

50:00 - Latest on Ty Simpson - Los Angeles Rams drama 

54:00 - DFQ: What role do agents play in draft parties? 

57:00 - DFQ: What incentives do NFL offensive linemen have in their contracts? 

59:00 - How happy was Agent J when Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald called Jalen Sundell the most underrated player on the team? 

1:01:00 - What are the best college for offensive line development? 

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AFC Draft Grades for 2026 NFL Draft from Thor Nystrom; Thor explains his process of the Las Vegas Raiders and Buffalo Bills receiving the top two grades, the New England Patriots absolutely tanking Day 3 without Mike Vrabel, and the other AFC teams sliding in between!. Check out who had the best and worst drafts in the AFC!

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Judd joins Thor to walk through each draft selection of the Vikings after having time to analyze each pick and discuss where the Vikings made picks that they needed to and others where the selection may have been questionable. How could they have selected better to cover more areas of need? Plus thoughts on each prospect!

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Latest Minnesota Vikings news! Starting with the Vikings pass rushing options; Will the Vikings bring in any external free agent pass rushers; Vikings starting center plans; Plus, Vikings salary cap situation and more Vikings news on Purple Daily.

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NFC Draft Grades for 2026 NFL Draft from Thor Nystrom; Thor explains his process of two teams receiving A+ grades, two teams receiving F grades with the other 28 teams sliding in the middle. Check out who had the best and worst drafts in the NFC!

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Thor goes pick by pick from what the Vikings did over the past weekend and shares his thoughts on each move made by Minnesota and what his take on each player is. What were the more savvy moves? How many guys did they pull up the board? Plus more on Thor Talks Purple!

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Will Minnesota Vikings add a third wide receiver? With the draft in the rearview mirror, who are some wideouts the Vikings should target; Should the Vikings trade for a wide receiver; Why did the Vikings trade Jonatahn Greenard to the Phildalphia Eagles; Latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily!

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Mackey and Judd dive into a couple big takeaways from the Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft weekend, plus they highlight a few interesting undrafted free agents!

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Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Thor Nystrom recap Day 3 of the NFL Draft for the Minnesota Vikings, who selected these players between rounds 4-7:

Round 5, 159th Overall: Fullback Max Bredeson, Michigan

Round 5, 163rd Overall: Cornerback Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin 

Round 6, 198th Overall: Running back Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest 

Round 7, 235th Overall: Center Gavin Gerhardt, Cincinnati 

The boys are really pumped about Bredeson, Demmings and Claiborne, specifically, who all have the potential to fit perfectly within their respective offensive and defensive systems with the Vikings. 

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REACTION: Minnesota Vikings draft Domonique Orange, Caleb Tiernan, and Jakobe Thomas in round 3 of the NFL Draft.

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REACTION: Minnesota Vikings draft Jake Golday and TRADE Jonathan Greenard!

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Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft Day 2: for rounds 2 and 3! We react to the second and third rounds of the NFL Draft; The Vikings trade back with the Panthers; Vikings take LB Jake Golday with the 51st overall pick; The Vikings trade Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles; The Vikings draft Domonique Orange with the 82nd overall pick; Vikings draft Caleb Tiernan and Jakobe Thomas with consecutive picks in the third round and more on Purple Daily.

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Thor discusses some of his top targets for the Vikings on Day 2 of the draft and mocks rounds two and three to display how Minnesota needs to identify sure fire prospects. Plus more on the latest Thor Talks Purple!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey recap a wild first round of the 2026 NFL Draft! 

02:00 - Did Minnesota Vikings reach for Caleb Banks? 

10:00 - Makai Lemon had a crazy turn of events with Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles

14:00 - Jeremiah draft stories 

17:00 - The New York Giants and Jets kind of cooked in round 1

22:00 - Ty Simpson to the Los Angeles Rams was a SHOCKER! 

27:00 - Jeremiah’s thoughts on Caleb Banks to the Vikings

32:00 - New England Patriots had a big day! And Mike Vrabel is really going through it… 

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WHY did the Rams draft Ty Simpson?! We try to understand why the Rams made this shocking pick; Taking a look at what the rest of the NFC North did the NFL Draft and more on Football Takes.

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Minnesota Viking fans feedback after Round 1 of NFL Draft; What will the Vikings do on Day 2 of the NFL Draft; What positions will the Vikings focus on in Rounds 2 and 3; Reaction to the Vikings drafting Caleb Banks; Did the Vikings have the wrong process again; Plus other Vikings feedback and more on Purple Daily.

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Here's our reaction of the Minnesota Vikings drafting Caleb Banks in first round of 2026 NFL Draft!

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Minnesota Vikings Round 1 Draft Party at the Hop House at Mystic Lake! The Vikings draft DT Caleb Banks with the 18th pick. We react to the pick and the rest of the NFL Draft and more on Purple Daily!

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Final Minnesota Vikings intel on NFL Draft Day; What will the Vikings do with their first pick; Are the Vikings putting out a smoke screen about taking a wide receiver; Plus what will the rest of the NFL Draft look like and more on Purple Daily!

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Thor unveils his brand new Vikings catered draft board with tiered prospects that make the most sense for Minnesota ahead of Day 1 of the NFL Draft. What will the Vikings do in round 1?

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FINAL Round 1 mock draft exercise in 2026 NFL Draft! Thor, Mackey, Judd, and Dex do a full round 1 mock exercise alternating picks; We're allowed to make 2 trades each; Find out how we have the draft shaking out and more on Football Takes!

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CBS Sports' Mike Renner joins Thor to run through each of their best drat sleeper fits for the Vikings that the team could snag with a Day 3 pick! Sharing reasons why they are worthy of the Vikings time and how they could thrive in Minnesota!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions on the eve of the NFL Draft; Who will the Vikings select with their first pick and beyond; Plus latest Vikings news from mockers and more on Purple Daily!

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Thor Nystrom -- along with Mackey and Judd -- unveils his top 5 safeties and cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft! 

01:45 - Brandon Cisse (South Carolina) 

07:00 - Colton Hood (Tennessee) 

12:00 - Chris Johnson (San Diego State) 

18:00 - Jermod McCoy (Tennessee) 

28:00 - Mansoor Delane (LSU) 

34:00 - D’Angelo Ponds (Indiana) 

37:00 - Avieon Terrell (Clemson) 

40:00 - Genesis Smith (Arizona) 

43:00 - A.J. Halcy (LSU) 

48:00 - Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (Toledo) 

52:00 - Dillon Thieneman (Oregon) 

58:00 - Caleb Downs (Ohio State) 

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey are deliver their Mikes of the Week! Including Mike Vrabel kind of apologizing about the Dianna Russini drama but not really? And a blockbuster Dexter Lawrence trade… 

01:00 - Mike Vrabel addresses media for first time after Dianna Russini drama; Was it an apology? 

13:00 - New York Giants trade Dexter Lawrence for Cincinnati Bengals! Who got the better end of this trade? 

26:30 - San Francisco 49ers work out a deal with Trent Williams; Is this the last gasp for the current era of 49ers football? 

35:00 - What happened when Alex Boone was mic’d up? 

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Judd joins Thor to chat about Rob Brzezinski's press conference yesterday in which he spoke ahead of the NFL Draft and the two work together to analyze his comments and what they mean for the Viking slater this week. Plus the final round of Judd's Deep Deep Draft Sleepers at the cornerback and safety positions!

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Minnesota Vikings star WR Justin Jefferson spoke about Kyler Murray for the first time publicly; Jefferson has also been working out with Vikings QB JJ McCarthy; NFL insider suggests McCarthy’s value is at an all-time low; Harrison Smith’s future with the Vikings; Plus, latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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What are the Minnesota Vikings thinking as the NFL Draft is now days away? What did the boys take from the Minnesota Vikings meeting of the minds with the media? Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad and The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins are together again for Purple Access as they look ahead to the NFL Draft, examine whether Jonathan Greenard is on the move, and Justin Jefferson’s comments on Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy.

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Thor Nystrom -- along with Mackey -- unveils his top 5 guards and centers in the 2026 NFL Draft! 

01:30 - Kage Casey (Boise State) 

06:20 - Gennings Dunker (Iowa) 

09:00 - Keylan Rutledge (Georgia Tech) 

13:00 - Emmanuel Pregnon (Oregon) 

16:30 - Vega Ioane (Penn State 

23:00 - Connor Lew (Auburn) 

28:00 - Trey Zuhn (Texas A&M) 

31:30 - Jake Slaughter (Florida) 

34:30 - Sam Hecht (Kansas State) 

36:50 - Logan Jones (Iowa) 

41:40 - Brian Parker II (Duke) 

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Thor shares his thoughts on reports of the Eagles maintaining interest in Jonathan Greenard and how the Vikings may approach the idea of trading him as we near the draft. Plus a dive into some players who popped on Thor's specific Viking ranking, and a 7-round mock draft!

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Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft related hottest takes! Starting with a Vikings GM take from Mackey; Why the Vikings should take a WR with their first pick; Should the Vikings explore picking up another first round pick in 2027; Latest Vikings mock draft update and Jonathan Greenard’s future with the Vikings and more on Purple Daily.

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Will Minnesota Vikings GM Rob Brzezinski fix draft woes; Who is the one in the Vikings war room making the picks; Latest Vikings draft plans and more on Purple Daily.

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Less than one week from the NFL Draft its time to narrow down the Minnesota Vikings biggest needs in the 2026 NFL Draft. What positions do the Minnesota Vikings need to address most? What would SHOCK you about the Vikings draft? Are Jordan Addison and Jonathan Greenard on the trade block? Chip Scoggins from The Minnesota Star Tribune joins Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad for Purple Access. 

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Thor goes through a list of top-30 visits the Vikings have had in the defensive side of the ball and shares his thoughts on the players and how they measure up on his Thor 500 board compared to the overall consensus ranks.

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What if the Minnesota Vikings hired US as their next general managers; Judd has a new creed if he were running the Vikings; What is Rob Brzezinski's future with the Vikings; How will the Vikings season end; Plus other Vikings feedback on the draft, the NFC North and a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily.

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Thor Nystrom -- along with Mackey & Judd -- unveils his top 10 linebackers in the 2026 NFL Draft! 

02:30 - Red Murdock (Buffalo) 

05:20 - Bryce Boettcher (Oregon) 

09:50 - Josiah Trotter (Mizzou) 

13:20 - C.J. Allen (Georgia) 

15:00 - Kaleb Elarms-Orr (TCU) 

20:00 - Kyle Louis (Pitt) 

24:30 - Anthony Hill, Jr. (Texas) 

28:30 - Jake Golday (Cincinnati) 

33:30 - Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech) 

39:30 - Sonny Styles (Ohio State)

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into your Dumb Football Questions! Including what actually matters when evaluating NFL draft prospects… 

02:00 - DFQ: How do “Top 30” visits work in the NFL? What happens at these visits? 

06:30 - DFQ: Do Relative Athletic Scores matter when evaluating NFL draft prospects? 

13:00 - How many 1st round graded players are there actually in each NFL draft? 

18:00 - Could a top college football team beat a UFL team? 

23:30 - What percentage of NFL players don’t like football? 

32:00 - When a player holds out, is that their decision? Or the agent’s? 

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It’s our final Minnesota Vikings 7-round mock draft! We use the Thor 500 for our big board for a final mock draft; How many trades do the Vikings trade back; How do the draft prospects differ from consensus big boards; We fill out the Vikings mock draft with Thor Nystrom on Purple Daily!

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Thor opens up the mailbag and fields questions from listeners regarding if the Vikings should draft offensive players in the first and second rounds, which measurements and athletics scores he values more for his rankings, specific player profiles in the NFL Draft, and more!

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Latest Minnesota Vikings draft intel with Doogie! NFL analyst Louis Riddick chatted with Doogie on what the Vikings will do at pick 18; What are the betting odds saying about the Vikings; Kyler Murray’s future with the Vikings; Plus latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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NFL Draft prospect SLEEPERS on Thor’s 500 big board; Thor has his 500 big board out; Who are the sleepers and where does Thor differ from the consensus big board; Plus, Dex has a take on the NFL playoff format and more on Football Takes.

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Thor unveiled his Thor 500 rankings today and dives into where the draft prospects that Minnesota has met with fall within his ranks and how that rank may differ from the national consensus. Plus more on Thor Talks Purple!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving the NFL Draft! How many picks will the Vikings make; Will the Vikings trade back; Jonathan Greenard’s future with the Vikings; Plus, latest Vikings mock draft news and more on Purple Daily!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey are here with their Mikes of the week! 

00:30 - Alex Boone tries to guess who won The Masters

04:00 - Could you attend a sporting event with no phone?; Could you win The Masters if you started each hole on the edge of the green? 

11:00 - How the F are NFL Draft prospect offensive linemen SO big? 

20:00 - What matters more for projecting NFL offensive linemen -- tape or measurements? 

29:00 - An update on the Dianna Russini - Mike Vrabel scandal! 

36:00 - JaMarcus Russell popped off about his critics! 

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Judd joins Thor to share modest proposals for the Vikings to compile more picks for next year's draft and to be very open to trading back from pick 18 if specific players aren't available. Plus a new edition of Judd's deep deep draft sleepers!

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Which NFL prospects have the Minnesota Vikings met or been connected with; The Vikings have keyed on certain positions; What are the betting odds saying about the Vikings; Why the Vikings have to nail this draft and more Vikings news on Purple Daily.

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Thor Nystrom -- along with Mackey & Judd -- unveils his top 10 offensive tackles in the 2026 NFL Draft! 

02:00 - Austin Barber (Florida) 

07:00 - Travis Burke (Memphis) 

09:00 - Markel Bell (Miami) 

13:40 - Caleb Lomu (Utah) 

16:00 - Blake Miller (Clemson) 

18:30 - Max Iheanachor (Arizona State) 

21:50 - Spencer Fano (Utah) 

25:00 - Kadyn Proctor (Alabama) 

29:00 - Monroe Freeling (Georgia) 

32:00 - Francis Mauigoa (Miami)

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Thor Nystrom -- along with Mackey & Judd -- unveils his top 10 tight ends in the 2026 NFL Draft! 

02:15 - Nate Boerkircher (Texas A&M) 

05:20 - Jack Endries (Texas) 

08:10 - Eli Raridon (Notre Dame) 

12:50 - Tanner Koziol (Houston) 

16:00 - Justin Joly (North Carolina State) 

19:30 - Sam Roush (Stanford) 

22:30 - Oscar Delp (Georgia) 

25:00 - Max Klare (Ohio State) 

28:30 - Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt) 

32:30 - Kenyon Sadiq (Oregon) 

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Thor takes hold of the entire NFC North with a little help from AJ and mocks the entire 7-round draft for all four teams. Is Dillon Thieneman the lock for Minnesota at 18? How does no first round pick hurt Green Bay? Plus more!

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Minnesota Vikings unorthodox NFL Draft ideas; Could the Vikings draft a tackle; What’s the chance the Vikings trade up in the draft; Do the Vikings have another bigger move up their sleeve; Which players on the Vikigns could be traded at the draft or beyond; Plus, latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily!

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Will Minnesota Vikings defense be even BETTER in 2026; Or will the Vikings defense is going to regress; Plus other Vikings news on Purple Daily.

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The NFL Draft is less than two weeks away and the Minnesota Vikings still have questions to be answered. Roster moves to be made, positions to be filled, a new General Manager to name a few. Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad is joined by The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins as they discuss the Minnesota Vikings General Manager search, their upcoming NFL Draft approach, and perhaps even a pursuit of Dexter Lawrence? 

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Thor dives into player profiles for some of the latest confirmed top-30 visits for the Vikings, discusses a report of a trade-heavy draft this year, and gets into a 7-round mock based off the Vikings' confirmed visits.

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Minnesota Vikings future with Kyler Murray BEYOND 2026 season; What does Kyler have to do for the Vikings to re-sign the quarterback; Does Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell have another level to get to; Latest Vikings news on Brian O'Neill, NFL Draft and more; Plus a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily!

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Thor Nystrom -- along with Mackey & Judd -- unveils his top 10 edge rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft! 

01:45 - Dani Dennis-Sutton (Penn State)

04:20 - Jaishawn Barham (Michigan) 

09:40 - Akheem Mesidor (Miami) 

14:50 - Derrick Moore (Michigan) 

18:20 - Zion Young (Missouri) 

20:55 - T.J. Parker (Clemson) 

26:00 - Keldrick Faulk (Auburn) 

32:30 - David Bailey (Texas Tech) 

36:00 - Arvell Reese (Ohio State) 

40:20 - Rueben Bain, Jr. (Miami) 

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into the controversy surrounding those Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini photos from a Sedona resort… 

00:30 - DFQ: WTF happened with Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini? 

21:00 - DFQ: Do you ever get jealous of players who won Super Bowls? 

35:00 - DFQ: How many NFL coaches actually played the game? 

39:00 - DFQ: How careful are NFL players to avoid dumb injuries off the field? 

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Why Minnesota Vikings and Dillon Thieneman are being mocked together; Will the Vikings draft RB Jadarian Price; Who could the Vikings grab if someone substantial fell to pick 18; Plus a Vikings mock draft and more Vikings news on a Thorsday on Purple Daily!

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Thor opens up the mailbag to answer questions from listeners ranging from Aaron Jones replacements in the draft, to deep sleepers at certain positions, diving into lesser known player profiles, and much more on the latest Thor Talks Purple!

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Minnesota Vikings news with Doogie! Are the Vikings pursuing Dexter Lawrence; Latest Vikings draft intel from Matt Miller of ESPN; Reckless Vikings trade ideas and more Vikings news on Purple Daily!

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Thor Nystrom, along with Phil Mackey, unveils his top 10 wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft! 

02:01 - Germie Bernard (Alabama) 

04:22 - Chris Bell (Louisville) 

06:44 - Ted Hurst (Georgia State) 

10:49 - Chris Brazzell (Tennessee) 

14:54 - Omar Cooper, Jr. (Indiana) 

19:21 - Kevin Concepcion (Texas A&M) 

23:24 - Denzel Boston (Washington) 

27:50 - Makai Lemon (USC) 

30:45 - Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State) 

38:58 - Carnell Tate (Ohio State) 

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Thor Nystrom -- along with Mackey & Judd -- unveils his top 10 defensive linemen in the 2026 NFL Draft!

02:30 - Zxavian Harris (Ole Miss)

04:45 - Kaleb Proctor (SE Louisiana)

09:45 - Darrell Jackson, Jr. (Florida State)

12:50 - Gracen Halton (Oklahoma)

16:00 - Domonique Orange (Iowa State)

20:00 - Lee Hunter (Texas Tech)

24:00 - Caleb Banks (Florida)

30:30 - Christen Miller (Georgia)

32:00 - Kayden McDonald (Ohio State)

34:30 - Peter Woods (Clemson)

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Thor goes through the list of the eight confirmed top-30 visits so far for the Vikings and dives deep into their player profiles. Are they a fit for Minnesota? Where are they projected to fall to in the draft? Plus more!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson, NFL Draft and more predictions involving Write That Down. Plus, what to make of Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel’s hangout in Sedona; Plus latest Vikings mock draft news and Purple Daily.

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Thor Nystrom -- along with Judd Zulgad and Phil Mackey -- unveils his top 10 running backs in the 2026 NFL Draft! 

03:25 - Adam Randall (Clemson) 

06:00 - Le’Veon Moss (Texas A&M) 

10:14 - Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest) 

12:00 - Kaytron Allen (Penn State) 

14:24 - Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) 

17:32 - Mike Washington (Arkansas) 

22:20 - Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) 

27:25 - Jonah Coleman (Washington) 

30:25 - Jadarian Price (Notre Dame) 

34:40 - Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) 

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey are back! Dexter Lawrence requests a trade from the New York Giants; The Minnesota Vikings need to figure out a path forward offensively; And more! 

01:00 - The boys are back at full strength! 

03:00 - Alex’s legendary high school football coach passed away last week 

10:00 - Dexter Lawrence wants to be traded by the New York Giants 

20:00 - Congratulations, Kirk Cousins! 

23:00 - Will Detroit Lions move Penei Sewell to left tackle? 

31:00 - Boone’s thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings QB situation; How can they build an offense around Kyler Murray? 

48:00 - What is the next offensive trend in the NFL? 

52:00 - Tiger Woods rolled another car + dissecting Rory McIlroy’s Masters dinner menu 

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Judd joins Thor for a Modest Proposal Tuesday with proposals for the team to take their time to hire the right GM and not rush into a decision, and to 'stop being cute' at the NFL Draft. Plus more of Judd's deep sleepers at the RB and C positions!

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Should Minnesota Vikings trade for Dexter Lawrence ASAP; Does Lawrence make the Vikings a Super Bowl contender; How can the Vikings build their offense around Kyler Murray; Will the Vikings use more pistol formations in 2026; Plus, latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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Mackey, Thor and Judd dish Monday Football Takes! ESPN may be lining up replacements for Adam Schefter and Mel Kiper; The Miami Dolphins hired Troy Aikman to... basically steal information?; Thor highlights a crazy NFL draft prospect we should all keep our eyes on; Breaking news! Dexter Lawrence has asked for a trade from the New York Giants!

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Minnesota Vikings mock schedule! Judd puts together a Vikings schedule for the 2026 season; How many wins do we have for the Vikings; Plus latest Vikings news and NFL Draft scenarios and more on Purple Daily!

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Thor steps behind enemy lines and puts himself in the shoes of the Lions, Packers, and Bears for a mock exercise to see how well their drafts could turn out and whether or not Vikings fans need to fret over the rest of the division's moves.

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Mackey and Judd dive into the Minnesota Vikings' plans at center, with Blake Brandel projected to start, and possibly a mid-round draft pick on the way for depth! 

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Do the Minnesota Vikings really have a quarterback competition? Doubtful per the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins and Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad. IF there’s a Quarterback competition, it may be for QB2. Judd and Chip also evaluate Kevin O’Connell’s comments on the quarterback job and what they mean for J.J. McCarthy. The boys also look ahead to preseason and estimate the amount of playing time for Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. Finally, what’s the story with Jonathan Greenard and the General Manager search?

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Thor tests two draft strategies and does one mock where he's forced to just stick and pick through all seven rounds, then rsets and does all the moves he wants to involving trade backs and acquiring assets for the 2027 draft. Which mock ended up better?

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When Minnesota Vikings will hire a new GM; Will the Vikings Rob Brzezinski as the full-time general manager; What's Ryan Grigson's role with the Vikings; Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins gets ANOTHER bag; Latest Vikings news on Kyler Murray, JJ McCarthy, NFL Draft plans and more; Plus a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily.

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Judd, Thor, and AJ share their latest football takes regarding the negotiating prowess of Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza's pro day, and Hard Knocks needing to call a hard audible for 2026.

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Fixing the Minnesota Vikings Day 2 draft problems; Taking a look at the Vikings misses on Day 2 recently; Should the Vikings look to acquire more Day 2 draft picks; Plus, the latest Vikings draft plans and strategy and a mock draft scenario on Purple Daily!

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Thor opens up the mailbag to answer questions from the audience about KOC opening up his playbook, confidence in the DL room for the Vikings, deep sleepers in the upcoming draft, and much more on the latest Thor Talks Purple!

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NFL Draft lottery idea! We create an NFL Draft lottery system similar to other sports; Would the NFL Draft lottery be must-see TV; Plus we explain how the system works and do a mock draft with the lottery system and more on Football Takes.

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Thor runs through sleeper prospects who will go in the later round of the NFL Draft that would make a lot of sense for the Vikings to pay attention to. Prospects at the RB and WR positions, plus UDFA options too!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving Kyler Murray, Christian Darrisaw, Blake Brandel, NFL Draft and more on Write That Down! Plus, Judd has a working theory on the Vikings quarterback room and more on Purple Daily.

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Thor, Judd, and AJ share their latest football takes relating to the recent news surrounding PFF, the ongoing negotiations between the NFL and the NFLRA, and the Steelers letting Aaron Rodgers decide their future.

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Judd joins Thor for a Modest Proposal Tuesday. Proposals cover the team needing to utilize the hiring of Frank Smith properly, standing firm on their ask price for Jonathan Greenard, and more! Plus a new segment with Judd identifying deep draft sleepers.

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell speaks on Kyler Murray and the rest of the quarterback room; What are the Vikings plans with JJ McCarthy sandwiched between Kyler and Carson Wentz; Vikings are picking up Jordan Addison’s 5th-year option; Plus, Vikings updates on Jonathan Greenard, a new GM and more on Purple Daily.

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Jeremiah Sirles and Phil Mackey dive into your Dumb Football Questions! Topics include the NFL’s upcoming referee crisis, how to fix college football and more! 

01:00 - WTF happened to Duke vs. UConn??

08:00 - DFQ: How nervous are you about the NFL’s battle with its referees? 

19:00 - DFQ: Should the NFL have a draft lottery like the NBA? 

26:00 - DFQ: How would you fix college football? 

41:00 - DFQ: What are your thoughts on NFL players getting smoked by the U.S. flag football team? 

45:00 - DFQ: Could the wishbone offense succeed in today’s NFL? 

49:00 - DFQ: What is the Nebraska football mount rushmore? 

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Thor hands the keys to the latest mock draft over to AJ and lets him steer the ship. Offering advice and suggestions but letting him make the final call, similar to what may be expected to happen in the Minnesota Vikings war room at the NFL Draft.

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The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most improved teams so far, according to the NFL Improvement Index; Why the model suggests Kyler Murray significantly improves the Vikings; Which Vikings stocks are you buying low on; Plus, the latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily!

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Should Minnesota Vikings do Hard Knocks this season? How have the Vikings never been on Hard Knocks and more on Purple Daily. 

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The free agency portion of the Minnesota Vikings offseason is largely over. Now, we move onto phase two, the NFL Draft. The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins joins Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad, as the two dive deep into the Minnesota Vikings roster and what still needs to be done through the draft and the remainder of free agency. What positions on the roster are the most in need of upgrades? The boys also examine how a Kevin O’Connell Training Camp is constructed and attempt to project the week one QB depth chart. 

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Thor jumped in the lab and concocted 5 potential trade possibilities on draft night that he thinks the Vikings could use to capitalize on another team looking to trade up and select Ty Simpson. Plus more on the latest Thor Talks Purple!

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Do Minnesota Vikings have a tidy or messy QB room; Have the Vikings given up on JJ McCarthy; Why we question the Vikings line of thinking more than others; Plus other Vikings feedback on the draft, offseason and more on Purple Daily.

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Thor, Judd, and AJ share their latest grouping of takes including the idea to make a Hard Knocks style productions that is specifically centered around the draft process for prospects, creating a football version of the World Baseball Classic, and demanding that the Minnesota Vikings be featured on 2026's Hard Knocks series.

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Why have Minnesota Vikings drafts been so bad since 2022; What do the Vikings need to change in this year’s draft; Vikings latest draft targets; Plus a Vikings mock draft with Thor Nystrom on Purple Daily.

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Thor fields questions from listeners and touches on what to expect on draft night from Rob Brzezinksi, where he would expect the Vikings to look at drafting a wide receiver, his thoughts on specific draft prospects, and so much more!

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Will Minnesota Vikings trade Jonathan Greenard before NFL Draft; What are the Vikings wanting in return for Greenard; Could the Vikings extend Greenard; Plus, latest Vikings draft and roster intel and more on Purple Daily.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey welcome Super Bowl champion and Seattle Seahawks starting center Jalen Sundell to the show to pull back the curtain on his crazy journey to the NFL and a wild Super Bowl run! 

03:00 - Jalen Sundell joins! What’s it like to be a Super Bowl champion? 

09:00 - Grey Zabel asked Jalen to pop his thumb back into place in the middle of a Super Bowl drive 

12:00 - Why Jalen almost decided to stop playing football before his NFL career even began

17:00 - On playing with Sam Darnold and Kenneth Walker III 

24:00 - Seahawks’ o-line room stories 

28:00 - Breaking Seahawks schedule news! 

33:00 - Dumb Football Question: How many wings can you eat? 

37:00 - Dumb Football Question: What’s the best advice Alex Boone ever gave you? 

39:00 - Dumb Football Question: You good with NDSU moving up to FBS?

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Is Ty Simpson actually the best QB in this year’s draft class; Why did Dan Orlovsky pump up his tires so much; Are we heading towards another replacement NFL referee situation; Joe Flacco still thinks he can be a starting quarterback and more on Football Takes.

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Thor touches on reports from Ben Goessling regarding the Vikings' willingness to draft a RB earlier than later at the draft, JJ McCarthy reportedly having no desire to want out of Minnesota, and then conducts a 7-round mock where he's tasked with drafting a running back in the top 100 picks.

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving JJ McCarthy, NFL Draft, QB depth chart and more on Write That Down. Plus, US Bank Stadium is potentially poised to host the draft in 2028 and more on Purple Daily. 

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Judd joins Thor for a 'Modest Proposal Tuesday' to try and better the Vikings with suggestions to bring in more receiver talent, address some key needs before the NFL Draft, and more. Plus a conversation about the front office dynamic and the team's top needs for the draft.

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What does Carson Wentz’s signing mean for the Minnesota Vikings; Why are the Vikings telling the information getters this isn’t a referendum on JJ McCarthy; Dissecting a pecking order of all the Vikings quarterbacks; Latest Vikings news on DeAndre Hopkins wanting to play again with Kyler Murray and more on Purlpe Daily! 

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Purple Daily honors and remembers Jessi Pierce, who as well as her three children, tragically passed away. Mackey, Judd, Dex, Jason, Leighton, Thor, and Ross all join the show to share their memories of her legacy. If you feel inclined to donate to her Go Fund Me, you can support via the link below.

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Will Minnesota Vikings hit the OVER on 8.5 wins; Looking at the rest of the NFC North over-unders and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings QB depth chart options for 2026! Vikings bring back Carson Wentz; What does that mean for the rest of the Vikings QB room; Are the Vikings planning to move on from JJ McCarthy; Latest Vikings news and more with Doogie on Purple Daily.

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Thor talks about reports of the QB competition for the Vikings that is expected heading into training camp, then shares 6 free agent fits for the Vikings who have yet to sign anywhere. Plus a hefty mock draft with multiple trades!

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The Minnesota Vikings have been the worst drafting team in the NFL since 2022, and it's not close; How many former first overall picks have played for the Vikings; Plus, Vikings feedback on the salary cap; Should the Vikings trade for RB De’Von Achane; Does KOC and Vikings QB JJ McCarthy still have a good relationship; Plus latest Vikings news and a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily.

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Thor shares his All Freaks list of prospects with names at every position of guys who tested as flat out athletic freaks. How much could their draft stock rise over the next month before draft day? Could they be just who your team is looking for?

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With the Minnesota Vikings signing Carson Wentz, does this mean JJ McCarthy era is over; Why do the Vikings trust Wentz over McCarthy; What could the Vikings get in a trade for McCarthy; Plus we do a Vikings mock draft and more on Purple Daily with Thor Nystrom.

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Thor is back from vacation and reacts to the news of the day involving Carson Wentz re-signing with Minnesota, shares his thoughts on what this means for the QB room of the Vikings, and answers some mailbag questions from listeners!

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The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back Carson Wentz on a one-year deal. Did we just witness J.J. McCarthy going from QB1 to QB3 in one offseason? The Vikings now have 4 Quarterbacks on the roster making for one full QB room. What’s the plan? The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins joins Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad for another edition of Purple Access! 

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We go over each NFL teams over-unders for 2026! Which teams will hammer their over and which teams should we fade. Plus, Maxx Crosby details what happened with the Ravens backing out of their trade and more on Football Takes. 

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving new punter Johnny Hekker, Kyler Murray, the draft and more on Write That Down. Plus, the Vikings are getting more cap compliant as they clean up their books and more Vikings news on Purple Daily.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into your Dumb Football Questions after drafting who they think will be the worst teams in the NFL in 2026! 

01:00 - After the Jaylen Waddle trade from the Miami Dolphins to the Denver Broncos, the boys draft who they think will be the worst teams in the NFL -- a binding steak-and-a-beer bet! 

08:00 - How does performance-based pay work in the NFL? 

17:00 - DFQ: What do players call coaches? By their name? Or just coach? 

20:00 - DFQ: What is Bo Pelini doing now? 

26:00 - DFQ: How much money do NFL practice squad players make? 

33:00 - DFQ: Should the NFL implement these crazy UFL rule changes? 

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Minnesota Vikings view Kyler Murray as a ‘long-range answer’ as their starting quarterback; What do the Vikings want from JJ McCarthy out of this; Vikings plans at GM for the long term; NFL insider Albert Breer has the timeline of how the Vikings landed Murray; Plus, the latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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The Kansas City Chiefs are trading for Justin Fields but can they fix him; Where are the ideal destinations for Anthony Richardson; What will future contracts look like for Bryce Young or CJ Stroud; Plus, get ready for more football on (almost) every day of the week and more on Football Takes!

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Projecting Minnesota Vikings offense around Kyler Murray; Can Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell build an offense around Murray; What personnel usage will the Vikings use with Murray; Will the Vikings finally have a scrambling QB since Murray using his legs; What can JJ McCarthy learn from this situation and more Vikings news on Purple Daily with Jeremiah Sirles.

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Mackey and Judd are snowed in, so they fired up a LIVE Purple Daily to reset Minnesota Vikings free agency! Who are some second-wave free agents that could fit with the Minnesota Vikings and Kyler Murray? Plus, is a Jonathan Greenard trade still on the horizon?

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Why Minnesota Vikings didn’t name Kyler Murray QB. 1; Why the Vikings still have to empower JJ McCarthy; What are other national and local reporters saying about the Vikings decisions and more on Purple Daily.

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Will the Minnesota Vikings go deep in the playoffs with Kyler Murray; Did we buzzkill the Kyler news last night; Mackey four reasons why the Vikings should be excited for the news QB; Latest Vikings plans after landing Murray and a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily.

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The Minnesota Vikings are signing Kyler Murray We are live from BlackStack Brewing in St. Paul talking everything Vikings; What does this mean for JJ McCarthy's future with the Vikings; Latest Vikings trade rumors and more Vikings news on Purple Daily.

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Why Minnesota Vikings are keeping Aaron Jones around in 2026; Did the Vikings miss out on Travis Etienne; Latest Vikings trade plans for Jonathan Greenard; Plus the latest NFL free agency news and more on Purple Daily.

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Thor fields questions from listeners regarding if KOC and Murray would mesh if he signs in Minnesota, whether he trusts the front office in this year's draft, and if there are any NFL aspirations for his draft analysis in the future. Plus plenty about draft prospects, fits for the Vikings, and more!

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Kyler Murray is in town today for a sit down with the Minnesota Vikings. How are the Minnesota Vikings selling their Quarterback job to Kyler? Would Kyler sign with the Vikings if he was told he had to compete for the job? Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad is joined by The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins for Purple Access. The two dive deep into the possible, and perhaps likely signing of Kyler Murray. The boys also take a look at Minnesota Vikings free agency, or lack thereof so far. 

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The Minnesota Vikings expected to host Kyler Murray for a physical; Vikings bring back Aaron Jones; Plus, latest Vikings roster cuts involving Harrison Smith, Javon Hargrave and more. Later on, Mackey, Jeremiah Sirles and Thor Nystrom join the show! Are the Vikings pivoting to move on from JJ McCarthy; We react to the latest Vikings news on Purple Daily!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey celebrate the NFL League Year! Kyler Murray is reportedly headed to the Minnesota Vikings for a meeting and physical this week… 

01:00 - Kyler Murray and the Minnesota Vikings are close to making it official! Plus, is Jonathan Greenard headed to the Philadelphia Eagles? 

16:00 - Maxx Crosby fallout; Are the Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens both better off? 

32:00 - Daniel Jones back to Indianapolis Colts for HOW MUCH money? 

38:00 - Dumb Football Question: Do NFL players ever get jealous of teammates’ contracts? 

44:00 - Are you in for Wednesday before Thanksgiving NFL games? 

47:00 - Dumb Football Questions: Is farm strength better than weight lifting strength? 

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The Ravens backed out of Maxx Crosby trade... WTF happened?! Kyler Murray will be released when the league year opens on Wednesday afternoon; Daniel Jones gets a HUGE pay day to stay with the Colts; The NFL is considering adding a game on Thanksgiving Eve; Plus the latest NFL Free agency news and more on Football Takes.

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Thor leads the show with his final thoughts on the Vikings QB position ahead of the new league year, and then attempts to make NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah's idea a reality by having the Vikings tarde up in the draft to select Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love.

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Minnesota Vikings Write That Down predictions and NFL Free Agency reaction! Vikings getting trade calls for Jonathan Greenard; Fallout from the Maxx Crosby trade kerfuffle with the Ravens and Raiders; Latest Vikings plans for Kyler Murray; Assessing the players the Vikings have lost so far in free agency and more on Purple Daily!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to a WILD first two days of NFL free agency! The show begins celebrating a big win for Agent J in free agency with Cordell Volson signing with the Tennessee Titans! 

01:00 - Behind the scenes of NFL free agency with Agent J! 

11:00 - Tyler Linderbaum got PAID! What are the Las Vegas Raiders up to? 

15:00 - Thoughts on the Maxx Crosby trade for Baltimore Ravents 

20:00 - Kenneth Walker to the Kansas City Chiefs 

24:00 - QB market update; Daniel Jones and Indianapolis Colts negotiating; Geno Smith traded to the New York Jets! 

42:00 - Thoughts on Mike Evans to San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams’ aggressive offseason! 

52:00 - Where should Trey Hendrickson sign? 

57:00 - Should the Minnesota Vikings sign Kyler Murray?

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Minnesota Vikings will reportedly meet with Kyler Murray on Wednesday; Geno Smith is heading back to the Jets; Should the Vikings have swung a trade for Geno; If the Vikings bring in Murray, can he return to the 2021 form; The price for 49ers QB Mac Jones remains astronomical; Plus, Judd has leftover Vikings talkers and more.

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NFL Free Agency Day 2 reaction! Latest Kyler Murray news as it relates to the Vikings; Where will Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers and more; Biggest winners and losers from NFL free agency; Are the 49ers the ideal destination for Jonathan Greenard and more on Football Takes!

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Thor and Judd offer some modest proposals to the Vikings regarding some easy and reasonable free agent signings they shouldn't think twice about, Thor makes he final plea with Minnesota to sign one QB over another, plus discussions about needs that need to be addressed, Harrison Smith's pending retirement, and more!

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Assessing Minnesota Vikings moves so far in free agency; Doogie weighs in on the Vikings signing James Pierre and bringing back Eric Wilson; What’s the next move for the Vikings as free agency rolls on; Will Viking safety Harrison Smith return in 2026; Plus latest Vikings QB speculation and more on Purple Daily!

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Thor reacts to the news of the day including the re-signing of Eric Wilson, signing CB James Pierre, Jalen Nailor going to the Raiders and more before getting into a 7-rock mock based on the news of the day.

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Minnesota Vikings start NFL free agency by signing cornerback James Pierre; Vikings punter Ryan Wright leaves for a new deal in New Orleans; Vikings bring back LB Eric Wilson; Vikings quarterback plans involving Kyler Murray, Geno Smith and more; Vikings WR Jalen Nailor is signing with the Raiders; Will the Vikings trade Jonathan Greenard; Plus, reaction to the NFL free agency coming off the board and more on Purple Daily!

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The NFL Free Agency Madness has begun! We react to all the breaking news during the legal tampering period; Alec Pierce gets a big bag to go back to the Colts; Should teams stay away from Daniel Jones; Will the Vikings trade any of their core players; Kenneth Walker is signing with the Chiefs; Max Crosby gets traded for multiple first-round picks; Vikings add a cornerback and more reaction on Football Takes!

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Mackey and Judd discuss the Minnesota Vikings' feverish push to clear salary cap space ahead of NFL free agency week! With several moves, the Vikings have created at least $35 million in cap space -- and maybe more, if they trade Jonathan Greenard. The boys examine the current moves, the Greenard trade market, the latest QB reporting surrounding Kyler Murray and others, and speculate on whether something bigger might be brewing for the Vikings this week...

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Minnesota Vikings free agent plans materializing; The Vikings have restructured contracts of Justin Jefferson and Christian Darrisaw to create cap space; Which quarterbacks are on the Vikings radar; Plus other Vikings news and more with Doogie on Purple Daily.

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Thor shares his thoughts on Geno Smith reported to be getting released by the Raiders and how it relates to Minnesota, news of some key contract restructures happening for the Vikings, and exudes some knowledge about draft prospects that listeners are curious about!

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Minnesota Vikings ANONYMOUS QB speculation; Which QBs will the Vikings target this offseason; Why Judd has doubts about the Vikings developing a quarterback; Plus, other Vikings feedback in the draft, free agency and more. Plus a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily!

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Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into your Dumb Football Questions about the DJ Moore trade, Drew Dalman’s retirement, and more! Plus, Boone opens up about being 17 years sober! 

00:00 - Boone is fired up, and Jeremiah is nursing a 102 fever! 

02:00 - The boys announce a new project -- OLC Academy! Teaching fans NFL offensive line play. Check it out at Patreon.com/OLineCommittee 

05:00 - Who won the DJ Moore trade -- the Buffalo Bills or Chicago Bears? Is Moore the final piece to a Bills Super Bowl puzzle? Should the Bears go after Maxx Crosby now? 

13:00 - How many times could you bench press Purple Daily producer Declan Goff? 

16:00 - Thoughts on the Drew Dalman surprise retirement? 

27:00 - How can Kyler Murray see over the offensive line? 

34:00 - When did Boone know he was going to the NFL? 

37:00 - Boone opens up about being 17 years sober, his crazy past, and things he regrets 

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PFF's Lead NFL Draft Analyst Trevor Sikkema joins Thor to share some of their biggest stock risers from the NFL Combine from guys who don't usually get the spotlight outside of the first round. Who sent the biggest shockwaves through the football world and put NFL teams on notice ahead of the upcoming draft?

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Thor fields questions from listeners about the online outburst from Javon Hargrave, if the Oregon safety is destined to be a Viking, thoughts on specific prospects, and more on this ‘Ask Thor Anything’ edition of TTP!

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Minnesota Vikings offseason blueprint 4.0! We go through another Vikings offseason projection involving trading Jonathan Greenard; Getting the Vikings underneath the cap; Which positions would the Vikings prioritize in free agency; Plus a latest Vikings mock draft and more on Purple Daily with Thor Nystrom.

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As free agency nears does anybody know or understand the Minnesota Vikings offseason plan? Is Kyler Murray the next Minnesota Vikings QB or will J.J. McCarthy be given another chance? Is Jonathan Greenard truly on his way out of Minnesota? How else might the Vikings be planning to cut salary cap? Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad and The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins are back with Purple Access!

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NFL free agency frenzy is underway! Starting with Kyler Murray being cut and what it means for the rest of the market; The Chiefs and Rams make a huge trade for Trent McDuffie; Why the Rams continue to shed their picks; Drew Dalman makes a shocking retirement and more on Football Takes.

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Thor touches on the news of the Cardinals releasing QB Kyler Murray and if he's a good fit for Minnesota, reports of the Vikings open to trading Jonathan Greenard, and hits some offensive NFL Combine risers of interest for the Vikings. Plus a 7-round mock draft base on the latest info and news!

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Minnesota Vikings entering the Kyler Murray market; Can the Vikings fix Kyler and does the former No. 1 pick elevate the Vikings; Are the Vikings already out on McCarthy; Vikings looking to trade Jonathan Greenard; Plus, our Write That Down predictions on the back end and more on Purple Daily!

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Are the Minnesota Vikings still interested in Daniel Jones; Which quarterback should the Vikings bring in behind McCarthy; Vikings potential cuts to get them under the salary cap; Do the Vikings have any extension candidates and more on Purple Daily with Doogie!

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Judd joins Thor to sift through all of the top Vikings reated news to be uncovered during the NFL Combine, with the two discussing the QB position and its future, key points of need in the offseason, coaching personnel, and much more!

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How Minnesota Vikings can FIX their running game; Will the Vikings prioritize drafting a running back early; Why KOC needs to change up the Vikings personnel; Vikings commitment issues at running the ball; Latest Vikings QB news and more on Purple Daily.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey go DEEP inside the NFL Combine experience from last week! Plus, NFL free agency chaos is on the horizon… 

01:00 - The NFL New Year is almost upon us! 

04:30 - Inside the NFL Combine with Alex and Jeremiah! The boys tell stories about the drills, the medical experience, the meetings with teams, how NIL is impacting football and a ton more! 

38:00 - Which of these soon-to-be-available mid NFL QBs would you bet your life on in 2026? Aaron Rodgers, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins, Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Derek Carr? 

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NFL Combine risers and fallers! Thor Nystrom is back from the NFL Combine with a ton of juicy intel; Which NFL prospects saw their stocks fall up or down; Gennings Dunker was the star of the NFL Combine; The most interesting things Thor learned from the NFL Combine and more takeaways on Football Takes with Thor, Mackey, Judd, and Dex.

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Thor is back from the NFL Combine and shares the latest news on what he's heard regarding the VGikings and addresses a report that the Vikings are down on QB JJ McCarthy. Plus a mock draft using the news we learned over the NFL Combine!

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Latest Minnesota Vikings news on the fallout from the NFL Combine; Starting with quarterbacks to pair Vikings QB JJ McCarthy; Are the Vikings trying to distance themselves further from McCarthy; A Vikings QB criteria exercise; Which options makes the most sense for the Vikings; Plus other Vikings news and more on Purple Daily!

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Minnesota Vikings are still in high regards with NFLPA! Judd and Dex take a look at where the Vikings rank in the annual survey and more on Purple Daily.

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The Minnesota Vikings likely have three realistic options for who is to play Quarterback next season. Maybe four. But who are they? Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad is joined by The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins as the two try to break down what the Minnesota Vikings brass might be thinking. The consensus among Judd and Chip is that the Vikings are looking for a starter and not a competition. As Chip Scoggins points out, we’ll know in just a matter of weeks as free agency is right around the corner. 

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Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports and Reception Perception joins Thor to preview and share his knowledge at the NFL Combine, discussing the WR group testing set to happen on Saturday, his info on the prospect group and so much more! Then co-founder and CEO of Reel Analytics joins the show to talk about in-game athleticism score and how it's measured, how to use that to evaluate atheletes, and exude his own knowledge on the crop of players at the combine!

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Thor has news that the Vikings plan to retain TJ Hockenson into the 2026 season, plus news on how some potential draft targets tested on the first day of the combine, and much more with TEs and DBs set to test today!

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Minnesota Vikings are reportedly pursuing Anthony Richardson; Is this the ideal backup play for Vikings QB JJ McCarthy; Plus, the latest Vikings feedback on the rest of the roster, NFL Combing and more; Plus more Vikings news and a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily.

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Thor is at the NFL Combine with all of the latest news and notes surrounding draft prospects that could interest the Vikings. With reports about Allen and Hargrave, what DL prospects should Minnesota fans keep an eye on? Plus developments on the CB and S prospect field that connects to the Vikings, and much more!

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Thor Nystrom is LIVE from the NFL Combine! Thor has the latest plans for the Minnesota Vikings from Indy; Latest draft intel and prospects for the Vikings and more Vikings nuggets with Thor Nystrom on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings salary cap work is underway; Vikings are working to move on from Jonathan Allen and Ja’Von Hargrave; Vikings future at tight end with or without TJ Hockenson; Vikings quarterback plans around JJ McCarthy; Plus latest Vikings news with Doogie on Purple Daily.

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Thor is at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis and shares his news and notes from the day involving spending habits this offseason for Minnesota, if we'll see more cuts than restructures, and other nuggets that impact both sides of the ball. Plus a preview of things he'll be keeping a close eye on tomorrow!

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Mackey and Judd dive into some of the latest NFL QB news, including the San Francisco 49ers now being open to trading Mac Jones; Malik Willis set to get $30 million / year?; Next team odds for Kirk Cousins, who will be released by the Atlanta Falcons in March; Plus, the UFL instituted some new rules that the NFL should totally consider copying; And Sean Payton is giving up play calling for the Denver Broncos!lion for Malik Willis?; Kirk Cousins next team odds.

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving the NFL Combine, the offseason, JJ McCarthy and more on Purple Daily Write That Down.

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Latest Minnesota Vikings news and notes from NFL Combine! Starting with the Vikings brass comment about their commitment to JJ McCarthy; Vikings ownership tightening the financial belt; Vikings timeline to find a quarterback if they're going to replace McCarthy; The Vikings lack a Godfather; Plus other Vikings news from combing and more on Purple Daily.

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Thor and Judd offer up some 'modest proposals' for the Vikings to handle at the NFL combine including some much needed conversations, taking accountability, and more!

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Minnesota Vikings buy-low candidates starting with Spencer Rattler; The Falcons are planning to release Kirk Cousins when the league year opens; What kind of quarterback are the Vikings looking for behind McCarthy; Plus, other resurgent candidates the Vikings should be interested in and more; Plus what Vikings fans should be looking for at the NFL Combine and more on Purple Daily!

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It’s NFL Combine week! Thor Nystrom is heading to Indy this week, and we want to know which events matter the most; Which players do we need to know more about at the NFL Combine; Plus, other takes on Daniel Jones, potentiel trade candidates and more on Football Takes

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Thor kicks off the show with his thoughts on the tragic news involving Rondale Moore of the Vikings, then takes on a challenge from a listener to acquire an additional 2027 1st round draft pick.

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Minnesota Vikings internal trade candidates; Starting with Vikings WR Jordan Addison and TE Jonathan Greenard; Plus, would the Vikings consider trading JJ McCarthy; Latest Vikings news on why KOC isn’t speaking at the NFL Combine; Potential targets in free agency and more Vikings notes on Purple Daily.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Phil Mackey and Alex Boone dive into NFL combine week, behind the scenes! 

01:00 - USA hockey on top of the world!

06:00 - Happy NFL Combine week! Inside stories about what actually happens behind the scenes in Indianapolis 

20:00 - A trip down NFL Draft memory lane with Boone 

26:00 - DFQ: How are lockers chosen in NFL locker rooms? 

31:00 - Mike Singletary stories 

38:00 - Thoughts on Rondale Moore passing away 

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Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of 25.

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Mackey and Judd lay out why this week at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis is huge for the Minnesota Vikings, who must lay groundwork for QB and roster plans 

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Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad is joined by The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins as the boys discuss “the biggest offseason ever” for the Minnesota Vikings. How will past draft mistakes haunt the Vikings going forward? Who is in charge of the NFL Draft without a General Manager? Finally, how are Judd and Chip feeling about what might be next at Quarterback for the Vikings? 

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Thor goes through some player comps for the best fits for the Vikings in the early stages of the NFL Draft, answers some more mailbag questions, and welcomes in Leighton James to deep dive on some key players he's watching person that could be great picks for Minnesota!

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It's a Feedback Friday on Purple Daily! Mackey and Judd start by discussing ways by which the Minnesota Vikings can acquire a high-end, home-running hitting running back and the difference it would make for this offense. Plus, a deep dive into the structure of the Vikings offense, the meaningfulness (or not) of the last five games, some juicy Purple Daily Anonymous Tip Line emails, and a Snake Draft of the Week! 

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Thor unveils his top 10 quarterbacks in the upcoming draft and dives deep into analysis on each one with stats and explanations on why they land where they do on his list.

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Mackey and Judd welcome Thor Nystrom for another Thorsday episode! The boys discuss the likelihood of Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love falling to the Minnesota Vikings in the first round. How much would an explosive RB improve the offense? Plus, why is there so much tension surrounding JJ McCarthy? And a 7-round mock draft where the boys look to stockpile capital for the 2027 first round! 

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It's an 'Ask Thor Anything' Thursday with questions fron listeners regarding potential draft replacements for aging players, value at the tackle position in mid-rounds of the draft, AJ's decor, and more!

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Mackey and Judd dive into some Reckless Speculation topics with Doogie, including the likelihood JJ McCarthy is destined to be QB2 for the Minnesota Vikings this season. And why aren't the Vikings hiring a new GM until after the draft? Could they be waiting for someone specific?? 

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Mackey and Judd crack open some fresh NFL free agency rankings to find landing spots for Breece Hall, Malik Willis and Trey Hendrickson! Plus, where does Patrick Mahomes stand in the GOAT QB discussion after three consecutive "down" seasons? 

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Thor runs through some options for the Vikings to look at for the QB position that can be snagged late in the draft or with an offer after being undrafted. Plus a 7-round mock exercise where TJ Hockenson is traded to Denver.

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It's a Write That Down Wednesday! The boys make predictions about the 2026 Minnesota Vikings offseason, regular season and beyond! Positive Phil barrels in to shine a light on JJ McCarthy, Justin Jefferson and TJ Hockenson. Plus, more negative reports about JJ McCarthy's standing with the Vikings organization and coaching staff. 

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Jeremiah Sirles, Phil Mackey and Alex Boone answer your Dumb Football Questions! Including how OLine room fines work, whether RBs are taking over the NFL again and more! 

01:00 - How do fines work in the offensive line room -- and on the OLine Committee podcast?? 

06:00 - How does ankle tape work in the NFL? 

09:00 - Is the NFL swinging back to running backs and run games ruling the league? 

17:00 - Steak and a Beer bet: How much will Kenneth Walker III make in free agency? 

19:00 - What are some intriguing free agent - team fits? 

25:00 - If you were a two-sport winter olympic athlete, what would your sport be? 

30:00 - How does it work for agents when GMs get fired? 

35:00 - What is conduct detrimental to the team? 

42:00 - Is John Schneider on a generational heater for the Seattle Seahawks? 

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Thor and Judd share modest proposals in attempt to better the Vikings, wanting the team to resist the urge to call WR Tyreek Hill, making the most of their top 100 draft picks, and more!

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Mackey and Judd attempt to answer the question: Are Minnesota Vikings owners, the Wilfs, actually GOOD owners? Or no? The boys do a deep dive into the current and historical state of the Vikings, dating back to 2005, and where / how the Wilfs can improve. 

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Jeremiah Sirles and Phil Mackey break down the latest NFL wide receiver news, Kyler Murray’s name popping up as a Minnesota Vikings QB option and more! 

01:00 - Jeremiah enjoying the Arizona sunshine and nervous about his golf game

05:00 - The Miami Dolphins cut Tyreek Hill… where will he land? 

11:00 - If the Philadelphia Eagles trade AJ Brown, here are some options… 

18:00 - NFL owners ban the distribution of the NFLPA survey 

22:00 - Kyler Murray a QB option for Minnesota Vikings? 

32:00 - Jeremiah and Phil are obsessed with the Olympic Gold Zone channel 

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Thor, Mackey and Judd discuss Judd's list of five NFL head coaches who are surprisingly on hot seats in 2026! Plus, how will AI impact the NFL? 

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Thor and AJ discuss the recent trade idea of ESPN's Bill Barnwell that sends JJ McCarthy to San Francisco, pus a 7-round mock challenge that makes Thor trade out of the 1st round entirely!

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Mackey and Judd dive into the Latest Vikings News, including former GM Mike Tannenbaum saying they'd be Super Bowl contenders with a QB like Kyler Murray. The boys discuss whether Murray would be a viable fit with Kevin O'Connell. Plus, does Kirk Cousins actually want $20 million to play for the Vikings?; John Randle made some major headlines on his Saturday Purple Daily appearance; And Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL scores a victory... 

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Are Minnesota Vikings fans SICK of talking about quarterbacks; Does McCarthy need more time to develop behind the scenes; Should the Vikings bring in Derek Carr and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings legend John Randle joins Purple Daily from North American Banking Company Minnesota Golf Show! The NFL Hall of Famer discusses what the Vikings need from JJ McCarthy, building a Super bowl team and more; Plus, Mackey, Judd, and Dex discusses the latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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Thor, Jason Harmon, and AJ are out at the 2026 North American Banking Minnesota Golf Show and discuss the rumors of Davis Mills and Mike Tomlin to the Vikings from the PD Anonymous Tip Line, ideal RB replacements if Aaron Jones were to get cut, and answer questions from listeners!

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Judd and Chip Scoggins of the Star Tribune go through some of the reasons fans should still be optimistic about the Minnesota Vikings despite the down year, talking about personnel, untapped potential, and more!

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Thor breaks down each team's draft classes from 2022-2024 and shares how much value the Vikings got in comparison to some of the top drafting team. Showing they missed the mark by a long way! Plus some draft combine prospects who were snubbed without an invite!

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Will Minnesota Vikings make any SURPRISING moves this offseason; Did the Vikings miss their Super Bowl window; Important dates for the Vikings to monitor; Vikings anonymous tip line suggestions; Plus a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Phil Mackey and special guest -- and starting center for the New York Giants -- John Michael Schmitz answer your Dumb Football Questions! 

01:00 - John Michael Schmitz on the state of the New York Giants, after the hiring of John Harbaugh 

09:00 - What happens after an NFL season ends? 

16:00 - What’s it like to go against Dexter Lawrence in practice? Hint: NOT GREAT 

17:30 - Thoughts on NDSU moving up to FBS? 

22:00 - What do you look for pre-snap as a starting center? 

28:00 - What are the hardest parts about playing offensive line in the NFL? 

34:00 - Have you guys always wanted to play offensive line, even as a kid? 

39:00 - J-Mike’s final message for New York Giants fans 

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Judd, Thor, and AJ share their latest football takes involving the newest clone that teams will try to replicate, needing to draw a line with the international NFL games, the over-saturation of the Super Bowl coming up, and more!

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Are Minnesota Vikings too quick to deem JJ McCarthy a bust; Mackey has a list of reasons why the Vikings should not give up on McCarthy; Why Vikings head coach KOC needs to also adapt things to McCarthy; Plus, other reasons why the Vikings should stick with McCarthy and more on a Thorsday with Thor Nystrom. 

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Thor fields questions from listeners regarding how the Seahawks would've performed this year with JJ McCarthy as their QB, breaks down salary cap terminology into layman terms, shares thoughts on some draft prospects, and more!

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Are Minnesota Vikings a legitimate fit for Kyler Murray; What other fits make sense for the Vikings; Will Vikings QB JJ McCarthy have competition or is he still the clear-cut starter; Plus, the latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily with Doogie.

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Quarterback matchmaking destinations! Mackey has a list of each QB landing spot involving Kyler Murray, Kirk Cousins, Malik Willis and more! NFL Combine invites are out and Thor has a bone to pick and more on Football Takes!

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Thor breaks down how the Vikings could've taken alternate routes in the draft last year and had life so much better on and off the field. It's almost painful to hear how well they would've been set up for the 2026 draft and how uch extra value could have been theirs. Plus a lightning 3-round mock!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving JJ McCarthy, Kevin O’Connell, NFL Draft and more on the season debut on Write That Down! Plus, other Vikings quarterback options for the 2026 offseason and more on Purple Daily!

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Judd joins Thor for a 'Modest Proposal Tuesday' in which Judd wants to see more concrete building that just tending to holes here and there. Thor wants to discourage any expansion into allowing teams into trading more future assets. Plus a conversation on Kevin O'Connell, the dynamic inside the front office, and much more!

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The Minnesota Vikings are entering the quarterback buffet! We rank the quarterback options who fit the Vikings the best; Vikings Super Bowl odds for 2026 are out; Plus the latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey break down the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots! 

01:00 - Full deep dive into Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks winning the Super Bowl! 

24:00 - Jeremiah tells stories from his time at the Super Bowl, various parties, etc. 

31:00 - Will Campbell’s rough performance 

33:00 - Drake Maye will rise again 

35:00 - What does Sam Darnold winning the Super Bowl mean for the Minnesota Vikings? 

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NBC delivers a perfect broadcast on the Super Bowl; Nobody knows anything about developing quarterbacks; Why defense and running the football prove you can win a Super Bowl; NDSU is joining the Mountain West conference and more Fooball Takes!

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Thor and AJ share their thoughts on the Seahawks and Sam Darnold winning the Super Bowl last night and how it relates to Minnesota. Plus a mock draft exercise where Thor has to trade his way into the top 10... and it goes incredibly well!

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Sam Darnold has won a Super Bowl; How pissed should Minnesota Vikings fans be watching this play out; Why the Vikings have never looked more wrong; Was KOC advocating for Seattle to sign the former Vikings quarterback; Mackey has a pie chart for of why the Vikings aren’t on the Seahawks level; Plus, the latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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Is Kick Cousins still on the Minnesota Vikings radar for 2026; Should the Vikings prioritize bringing Kirk back; Plus other Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings fans and media are still processing what happened with the Kwesi Adofo-Mensah firing. Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad is back with The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins for the first time since Kwesi was dismissed. The two attempt to figure out the timing of the dismissal but more importantly, where are the Vikings going from here? What do the purple plan to do at Quarterback in 2026, and will Kevin O’Connell have any say in the Minnesota Vikings next General Manager?

0:30 – Chip and Judd talk Kwesi firing for the first time together.

4:45 – Examining Kwesi and Kevin O’Connels Quarterback decisions this past offseason.

8:15 – The Wilf’s are not around anymore. Is it a problem?

12:45 – Did Kevin O’Connell lose faith in Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after his first NFL Draft?

15:38 – Where do Minnesota Vikings go from here?

21:38 – Are the Vikings going to punt on J.J. McCarthy?

25:20 – How do the Wilf’s view the Minnesota Vikings and winning a Super Bowl?

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Thor is joined by Jason Harmon to discuss the risers and fallers that caught their eyes at each position of Senior Bowl week. Insight and takeaways galore about prospects that could benefit the Vikings, and interviews with Justin Joly, Kevin Coleman, and Mike Washington!

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Minnesota Vikings offseason QB speculation! Vikings anonymous tip line with ideas for Kyler Murray and Mac Jones; How much blame should Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell shoulder for the 2025 season; Latest Vikings news and a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily!

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Thor is joined by Derek Brown of Fantasy Pros to go pick by pick and mock the entire first round of the NFL Draft for each franchise! The guys breakdown the best options at each draft position and who the best fits are at each pick!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Phil Mackey and Alex Boone via satellite answer Dumb Football Questions and make their official Super Bowl picks! 

02:00 - Longtime Philadelphia Eagles OL coach Jeff Stoutland left his job; Sign of drama in Philly? 

08:00 - Thoughts on an 18-game NFL schedule? 

18:00 - Any chance the Cincinnati Bengals trade Joe Burrow? 

22:00 - What needs to change in youth football? 

26:00 - Why didn’t the Minnesota Vikings bring Jeremiah back in 2018? 

28:00 - Breaking Minnesota Vikings front office news 

36:00 - Official Super Bowl picks! Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots 

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Minnesota Vikings offseason blueprint 3.0! Starting with how the Vikings acquire QB Kyler Murray; Which players do the Vikings have to cut, restructure or trade to get cap compliant; Plus a Vikings mock draft plan and more Vikings news on a Thorsday on Purple Daily.

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Thor fields questions from listeners about the idea of using Jordan Addison to move into the top 10 on draft night, how Kevin O'Connell has seemingly escaped blame when it comes to JJ McCarthy, his thoughts on some intriguing draft prospects, and more!

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Thor breaks down every single trade by the Vikings while Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was GM and shares his calculations into just how much value was lost. You'll be SHOCKED. Plus a conversation about the QB position in 2026 and a 7-round mock draft!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving the GM search, quarterback options and more; Plus Super Bowl predictions between the Seahawks and Patriots on Write That Down; Will the Vikings target Joe Burrow this offseason and more on Purple Daily.

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Thor and Judd discuss the fallout and reports in the aftermath of the Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Taking a look at key decisions, how much influence he had towards the end, analyzing pivotal moments during his time with the team, and much more!

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What should the Minnesota Vikings be looking for in its next general manager; Will Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connel have influence on the next head coach; Vikings timeline to hire a new general manager; Candidates to become the next Vikings GM; Plus other Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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Work-Life balance in football seems hypocritical; Why Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is dragged through the mud over paternity leave; Will the Super Bowl line go above the -4.5 on the Seahawks; Judd has ranked the new coaches and their chances of succeeding; Plus a Senior Bowl sleeper to watch and more on on Football Takes!

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Thor takes hold of the Vikings GM role in today's mock draft and shows how it could be possible to navigate this year's needs and also stockpile equity for the lauded 2027 draft class through the use of some key trades and picks!

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What is JJ McCarthy’s future with the Minnesota Vikings with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah out as GM; Will the Vikings find another starting quarterback; Vikings roster fallout over the last 12 months; More information from Kwesi’s fallout with the Vikings; Plus the latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to the Minnesota Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the state of the Vikings, and more! 

03:00 - Why did Alex show up to the airport all bloody? 

07:00 - A deep dive into the Minnesota Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, work-life balance in the NFL, and a complicated power structure in Minnesota 

30:00 - What next for Minnesota Vikings? 

41:00 - Which 5-win team or worse will make a New England Patriots-like jump in 2026?

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Mackey and Judd dive into the latest reporting on why the Minnesota Vikings fired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, why the organization didn't act sooner if they knew about some of these problems, and what happens moving forward.

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BONUS EPISODE: Minnesota Viking fans react to Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's firing; Thor Nystrom and Jeremiah Sirles also join to give their thoughts on the move and more on Purple Daily.

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BREAKING: Minnesota Vikings FIRE GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah; Why did the Vikings decide to do this now; Where do the Vikings go from here; Who should the Vikings hire to replace Kwesi; Vikings fans join the show to give their thoughts; Plus Jeremiah Sirles and Thor Nystrom have take and more Vikings reaction on Purple Daily.

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Thor and Jason Harmon react to the news of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah being fired by the Minnesota Vikings. What led to the decision? How long has this been building? What is the plan now for the draft and offseason? Plus much more on the breaking news!

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Mackey and Judd welcome Thor Nystrom back from the Senior Bowl in Mobile to discuss how the Minnesota Vikings can improve their roster in 2026! Which NFL draft prospects are starting to make sense? Plus a Snake Draft of the Week!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Phil Mackey and guest co-host King Dunlap (9-year NFL vet, host of Raw Room podcast) answer your Dumb Football Questions! 

02:00 - King’s thoughts on former Chargers teammate Philip Rivers coming back to the NFL earlier this season

08:00 - Are the boys outraged by Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer? 

16:00 - How much do position coaches matter in the NFL? 

24:00 - The New York Giants vs. 50 random 24-year-old, semi-athletic dudes (all on the field at the same time) … who wins? 

29:00 - Why do great college players fall so far in the NFL draft sometimes? 

32:00 - Will Joe Brady get the Buffalo Bills to a Super Bowl? 

36:00 - Drama with Denver Broncos? 

43:00 - King’s Super Bowl pick 

48:00 - Hilarious Chargers stories from back in the day 

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Minnesota Vikings feedback on a Thursday! Should the Vikings bring in Anthony Richardson; Vikings fans have the Purple Daily anonymous tip line; Vikings draft plans; Plus, Vikings long term plans at quarterback and more Vikings feedback on Purple Daily!

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Thor shares his top fits for the Vikings at every position while down in Mobile for the Senior Bowl and goes through how they could benefit Minnesota along with what he's seen from them at this week's practices. Also, he fields some Senior Bowl related questions from listeners!

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Six NFL teams who will make the playoffs in 2026 after missing it 2025; Why didn’t Bill Belichick get into the NFL Hall of Fame; What happened to Super Bow commercials and more on NFL Takes!

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Thor checks in LIVE from down in Alabama after finally making it to the Senior Bowl. He recaps his days and dives deep into some of the top prospects he spoke with after practices and elaborates on how the Minnesota Vikings may solicit their talents with a draft pick.

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Minnesota Vikings offseason predictions involving JJ McCarthy, NFL Draft and more; Plus predictions in the Super Bowl and more on Write That Down! Plus, updates from the Senior Bowl and a mock draft update!

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Minnesota Vikings offensive line coaching options starting with Keith Carter and Frank Smith in the mix; Will the Vikings bring in an outside hire for their offense; Plus other Vikings roster updates and more on Purple Daily!

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Thor touches base with AJ in the midst of a travel fiasco as he tries to get to the Senior Bowl, describes his trip thus far and talks about two key measurements that are generating buzz out of Mobile so far this week!

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How can the Minnesota Vikings get to the Super Bowl in 2026; Which path for the Vikings is easier to replicate: the Patriots or the Seahawks; Should the Vikings stick with JJ McCarthy; Why the Vikings draft picks have to hit; Plus, the latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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Former Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold is Super Bowl bound; Why we were wrong about Darnod but so were the Vikings; Who on the Vikings should take the blame for letting Darnold walk out the door; Dex has a hottest Vikings take on Darnold; Plus, the latest Vikings news on offseason and more on Purple Daily.

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Thor goes through his top defensive prospects for Vikings fans to keep an eye on at the Senior Bowl and how well they may fare this week. Plus a 7-round stick and pick NFL mock draft!

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Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are right back in the Super Bowl; What does the future hold for the Rams and Matt Stafford; Why didn’t the Broncos just kick a field goal; Plus, the Steelers hire Mike McCarthy and more on Football Takes.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Championship Sunday in the NFL! The Seattle Seahawks -- led by Sam Darnold! -- and New England Patriots are set for a Super Bowl rematch! 

02:00 - Jeremiah has an announcement… 

05:00 - New England Patriots beat Denver Broncos in snow globe to win AFC Championship 

21:00 - Seattle Seahawks and Sam Darnold beat Los Angeles Rams to win NFC Championship  

35:00 - The Minnesota Vikings made a huge mistake 

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Mackey and Judd react to an emailer who says there are only three logical QB choices if the Minnesota Vikings want to win a Super Bowl within the next five years. 

00:01 -- Mackey addresses what's happening in Minneapolis

02:30 -- Three logical QB choices if the Minnesota Vikings want to win a Super Bowl within the next five years

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Minnesota Vikings state of the offensive line for the 2026 season with former NFL vet Jeremiah Sirles; What should the Vikings be looking for in their next center; The Vikings plans at tackle with Brian O’Neill and Christian Darrisaw; Should the Vikings draft a lineman early and more Vikings news on Purple Daily!

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Jason Harmon joins Thor for a conversation about the recent Mike Pettine interview with his comments on DC Brian Flores. Plus, a deep dive into the RB, WR, and TE groups at the upcoming Senior Bowl that could be of interest to the Vikings!

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Will Minnesota Vikings make a run at Joe Burrow; More reckless Vikings speculation; Are the 49ers and Vikings trending towards being trade partners; Who are the other quarterbacks the Vikings could target this offseason; It sounds like former Vikings coach Mike Pettine didn't see eye-to-eye with Brian Flores; Plus other Vikings feedback and more on Purple Daily.

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Thor and AJ chat about the 2026 Senior Bowl with Thor giving a Senior Bowl 101 lesson to fill in on all of the happenings in Mobile, Alabama. Plus a look at the top storylines involving notable quarterbacks and edge rushers set to attend!

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Jeremiah Sirles and Phil Mackey dive into some of the latest NFL news, including good news for the Minnesota Vikings! 

01:00 - Brian Flores returning to Minnesota Vikings as defensive coordinator (provided he doesn’t land a head coaching job) 

10:00 - Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula throws Sean McDermott and Keon Coleman under a bus

25:00 - NFL MVP finalists are out!  

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Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers offseason trade partner involving Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson; What could the Vikings get back in a trade? Why trading Jefferson is a non-starter for the Vikings; Plus, latest Vikings news and a Vikings mock draft and more with Thor Nystrom on Purple Daily.

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Thor shares his thoughts on Brian Flores signing an extension with the Vikings then fields questions from listeners regarding the NFL Draft, trade options, and much more!

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The Minnesota Vikings have their Defensive Coordinator back for the 2026 season in Brian Flores! Well, maybe… Brian Flores will be back unless he is a Head Coach someplace else, which seems unlikely. Will Harrison Smith now play one more year with the Minnesota Vikings? If not, who can fill his role? The biggest winner in Brian Flores returning to the Vikings might be Dallas Turner! Is Jordan Addison on the move? Plus, how can the Vikings defense get younger in 2026? The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins joins Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad for a Brian Flores centric edition of Purple Access. 

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Mackey and Judd react to breaking Minnesota Vikings news! Brian Flores is BACK as defensive coordinator, after the team announced a contract extension! Flores is still in the mix for head coaching jobs, but if he doesn't land one, he'll be back with the Vikings in 2026. What does this mean? And where do the Vikings shift their attention now?

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Judd, Thor, and AJ share their latest football takes including next year's college football season, holding Josh Allen to a higher standard and criticizing him, conference title game picks for the NFL, and more!

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Thor takes control of all 32 NFL teams and goes pick by pick in the first round breaking down who he thinks will get selected and why! Plus more on the latest Thor Talks Purple!

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Minnesota Vikings offseason predictions involving Brian Flores, JJ McCarthy, NFL Draft, Championship weekend and more on Write That Down! Plus, Mel Kiper has a 1.0 mock draft! Who does he have the Vikings selecting and more on Write That Down.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions! 

04:00 - Did the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons NAIL their head coach hires with John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski? 

14:00 - Do players get pissed when teammates get suspended? (see: Jordan Addison) 

23:00 - Did you hear about the Matt Kalil lawsuit? 

29:00 - Any tips for a new high school offensive line coach? 

35:00 - Why is high school football recruiting slowing down? 

41:00 - NFL Championship Sunday picks! 

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Thor, Mackey and Judd recap Indiana's wild ride to a college football national championship! How did they do it? How repeatable is it for other teams? How did nobody discover Curt Cignetti before Indiana? Plus, move over SEC... the Big 10 is here now. And which random college football team do you want to see pull an Indiana?

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Minnesota Vikings offseason blueprint 2.0 centering around a Jordan Addison trade; Which Vikings players should they cut and retain; Who should the Vikings target in free agency; A mock Vikings draft and more Vikings possibilities on Purple Daily!

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Thor is joined by Judd Zulgad to share modest proposals for the Minnesota Vikings included the team needed to show more life about the defensive coordinator position, why JJ McCarthy should get first chance at QB1 in 2026, plus more!

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Latest Minnesota Vikings coordinator updates! Two Vikings defensive coaches in Brian Flores and Daronte Jones; Vikings part with offensive line coach Chris Kuper; Latest Vikings offseason news and more with Doogie on Purple Daily.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Division Round Weekend in the NFL! The end of the road for the Buffalo Bills and Sean McDermott! 

02:00 - Buffalo Bills lose to Denver Broncos and fire Sean McDermott

16:00 - Bo Nix out for the season

21:00 - New England Patriots beat Houston Texans 

31:00 - Los Angeles Rams beat Chicago Bears 

44:00 - Seattle Seahawks beat San Francisco 49ers 

54:00 - John Harbaugh hired by New York Giants 

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Buffalo Bills blow out Sean McDermott after another playoff loss; Who could the Bills hire to work with Josh Allen; What is wrong with Texans QB CJ Stroud; The Bears and Rams deliver a classic; What the hell is a catch anymore; Plus a preview at the college football championship and more on Football Takes.

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Thor and AJ lead the show with Thor's thoughts on the Vikings parting ways with OL coach Chris Kuper then shift into a 7-round mock exercise with multiple trades that help the team acquire multiple Day 2 picks in hopes to address some major needs for 2026!

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The Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott! Ranking the available coaches to Minnesota Vikings leader in Kevin O’Connell; Latest Vikings news involving Chris Cooper being fired as offensive line coach; Former Vikings QB Sam Darnold is a win away from the Super Bowl; Vikings DC Brian Flores getting another interview with the Steelers and more Vikings news on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings trade ideas for WR Jordan Addison; Which teams are ideal partners for the Vikings; What could the Vikings get in return and more on Purple Daily.

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The Minnesota Vikings were very honest in their postseason evaluation of what went wrong in 2025, but it did also appear that they may be hedging at the Quarterback position. Is it possible at this point that they don’t even know their offseason plan? We do know this, J.J. McCarthy will have some form of competition in 2026. What should the Minnesota Vikings do with Jordan Addison after another run-in with the law? Cut him, trade him or keep him? Judd Zulgad from Purple Daily is joined by Chip Scoggins from The Minnesota Star Tribune for Purple Access. 

1:30 – Vikings misjudged Daniel Jones situations / hedging at QB in 2026?

4:15 – Vikings don’t know what path to take at this point.

10:40 – Minnesota Vikings QB is less than ideal.

15:10 – Is Kevin O’Connell capable of keeping gameplans from late in the season long-term?

18:30 – Are Minnesota Vikings confident J.J. McCarthy is better in 2026 or are they just hoping?

20:55 – QB options for Minnesota Vikings in 2026.

23:25 – The Jordan Addison dilemma. 

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Thor is joined by Leighton to preview the weekend of NFL games and discuss their feelings about game lines and spreads. Plus a look at Monday's National Championship and some 2026 props for the Vikings!

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Ranking Minnesota Vikings QB options for 2026 season; Which quarterbacks fit into the Vikings plans; Plus, other Vikings offseason and draft ideas; Vikings fans provide their feedback and a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily.

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Latest Minnesota Vikings draft news! Starting with Judd having a dream about former Vikings GM Rick Spielman; Updated Vikings mock drafts; What if the Vikings lose Brian Flores as DC; Plus another Vikings draft is trending towards being a dude and more Vikings news on a Thorsday on Purple Daily.

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It's an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of TTP with Thor fielding questions from listeners regarding the NFL Draft, the Vikings front office, current team personnel, and more!

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Are the Minnesota Vikings in danger of losing Brian Flores; Why is Flores taking other job interviews and leave the Vikings; Who are other options for the Vikings if they lose Flores; Plus other Vikings offseason news and more with Doogie on Purple Daily.

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Judd, Thor, and AJ share their football takes regarding Mike Tomlin stepping down from the Steelers coaching job, NIL and new laws being needed to regulate the transfer portal, Guardian caps being mandatory, and more!

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Thor and AJ discuss Jordan Addison's latest arrest, dive deep into Thor's draft equity charts, and trade Addison in a 3-round mock draft exercise! Plus more on the latest Thor Talks Purple!

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Minnesota Vikings offseason predictions involving Jordan Addison, JJ McCarthy, coaching changes, plus other predictions involving the NFL Playoffs and more on Write That Down. QB Cespool challenge conclusion and more on Purple Daily.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Mike Tomlin resigning as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, plus division round picks! 

01:00 - Jeremiah missed his flight! 

04:00 - Mike Tomlin OUT as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach! Odds for next coach include some interesting names… 

21:00 - Los Angeles Chargers fire offensive coordinator Greg Roman

24:00 - Philadelphia Eagles fire offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo 

30:00 - NFL Division round playoff picks! 

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah recapped the 2025 season; Vikings quarterback plans for the offseason; Judd was slinging fastballs to Vikings brass; Will the Vikings retain DC Brian Flores; Should the Vikings call on QB Justin Herbert; Vikings WR Jordan Addison was arrested again and more Vikings news on Purple Daily.

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Judd joins Thor for a 'Modest Proposal' Tuesday with proposals to just ignore Aaron Rodgers and for the Vikings front office to tell the truth. Plus a conversation ahead of today's press conferences and opinions on a question Liam Coen was asked.

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We’ve given it time to breathe… It is now time to write the obituary for the 2025 Minnesota Vikings. The keyword for the season is misevaluated. The Vikings BOTCHED EVERYTHING! What went wrong and why? What can be fixed to make the Minnesota Vikings a contender in 2026? What position should the Vikings target in the NFL Draft and how do we feel about Minnesota Vikings team leadership? All of that is on the table in this edition of Before I Die with Jessi, Jason and Leighton.

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The Best 96 hours of football all time; Judd went back and did a historic look at Wild Card Weekend on top of the college football playoff; Has Caleb Williams evolved; The Green Bay Packers collapse again; Latest NFL head coaching news; NFL Broadcasting musings; Plus other takes on the 49ers, college football championship and more on Football Takes!

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Thor and AJ kick off the first Mock Draft Monday of the offseason with an exercise that sees the board fall about as poorly as it could for the Vikings. Is trading back the right option or is just making picks the best route?

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Latest Minnesota vikings news! Have the Chicago Bears LAPPED the Vikings; A sad look at the Vikings lack of postseason success since 2000; Will the Vikings make any changes to their coaching or front office structure; Dex has a hottest take on Vikings DC Brian Flores; Plus other Vikings news and more on Purple Daily!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Wild Card Weekend in the NFL! An insane comeback by the Chicago Bears, potentially putting Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LeFleur on the hot seat? 

02:00 - Another epic comeback win by Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears

08:00 - Jeremiah ran into Jon Gruden last week and it was hilarious 

11:00 - Green Bay Packers, what happened? Is John Harbaugh in play now? 

20:00 - San Francisco 49ers upset Philadelphia Eagles; Do we believe the 49ers conspiracy theory? 

33:00 - Buffalo Bills beat Jacksonville Jaguars 

41:00 - Los Angeles Rams beat Carolina Panthers 

48:00 - New England Patriots beat Los Angeles Chargers; Justin Herbert’s playoff failures continue

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Mackey and Judd explore a Minnesota Vikings 2026 hypothetical: What if you could guarantee Christian Darrisaw and JJ McCarthy were each healthy for all 17 games next year -- AND Brian Flores returns as defensive coordinator? How far would Minnesota Vikings go? 

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Minnesota Vikings offseason blueprint 1.0! Which Vikings players are cut candidates; Which players should the Vikings restructure or bring back; Plus a live Vikings mock draft and more on Purple Daily live from the Hop House at Mystic Lake.

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Thor is joined by Leighton who preview and go over their betting picks for each matchup of the NFL's Wild Card weekend, disussing who they think will come out on top. Both bring their own Minnesota Vikings bets to the table for 2026, plus more!

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Is Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell on a hot seat; Latest NFL news as it relates to the Vikings plans for 2026; The rhetoric around Vikings QB JJ McCarthy; Plus the latest Vikings feedback and a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily.

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Settle in for a deep dive on the Minnesota Vikings and their Quarterback room in 2026. What will the Minnesota Vikings do? Are they going to gamble on J.J. McCarthy, find a bridge guy, or shoot for the stars? We do know this from reporting. All options are on the table. Chip Scoggins from The Minnesota Star Tribune joins Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad who are still trying to digest what they saw from J.J. McCarthy, Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings in 2025.

0:35 – Where do Minnesota Vikings go from here?

2:53 – Minnesota Vikings were not a bad team in 2025.

7:08 – Kirk Cousins back with Minnesota Vikings?

10:55 – Gambling and losing on J.J. McCarthy will cost people jobs.

17:00 – QB room in 2026 cannot be the same as 2025.

21:04 – J.J. McCarthy and Kevin O’Connell both hold blame for 2025 failures.

26:35 – Did we learn anything about J.J. McCarthy in 2025?

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Minnesota Vikings offseason questions that need answers; Starting with who is the Vikings DC; Doing a Vikings front office audit and figuring out if Kwesi is the right GM for this team; What do the Vikings weapons look like behind Justin Jefferson; Plus latest Vikings news and more with Thor Nystrom and more on Purple Daily.

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Thor fields questions from listeners about potential draft targets for the Vikings, whether players on the roster can step into bigger roles, QB2 options, and more!

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Minnesota Vikings coaching carousel updates! Mike McDaniel has been fired and should the Vikings make him their OC; Vikings DC Brian Flores is interviewing for the Ravens job; Plus the latest Vikings news and more with Doogie on Purple Daily.

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Judd, Thor, and AJ discuss the news about the Ravens firing John Harbaugh and how many teams should be interested in offering him a job. This year's College Football Playoff shows why the negative narratives around college football is wrong, and historic moments deserve to be savored and not rushed by.

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Thor shares with AJ who he thinks from the Vikings are the best candidates to be cut and help with their salary cap issues, any chance of extensions for free agents, and a potential trade option. Plus a 4-round mock based on the first half of the show!

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Minnesota Vikings offseason predictions involving JJ McCarthy, Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold, potential trades, NFL playoff predictions and more on Write That Down. Plus, latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to news of John Harbaugh’s firing by the Baltimore Ravens! Which teams should call on him? What was Baltimore thinking? 

01:00 - John Harbaugh fired by Baltimore Ravens! Why? And what next for Harbaugh + the Ravens? 

16:00 - Why Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers should consider firing their current coaches to clear space for John Harbaugh

25:00 - Thoughts on Minnesota Vikings QB situation 

30:00 - Will Brian Flores get a head coaching job this cycle? 

35:00 - Wild Card weekend picks! 

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Will Minnesota Vikings keep Brian Flores for the 2026 season; What other teams cold pry away the Vikings DC; Will the Vikings make any other changes to their coaching staff; Plus Harrison Smith’s future with the Vikings and more Vikings news with Doogie on Purple Daily.

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Judd joins Thor for a 'Modest Proposal' Tuesday in which proposals about the future of JJ McCarthy is brought up, the roster needing to get younger, plus more!

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It’s the offseason debut of the latest Minnesota Vikings news! Dianna Russini reports the Vikings will bring back McCarthy but are looking for ‘established options’ him; Why are Vikings fans so ready to already bail on McCarthy; What other bins of quarterbacks will the Vikings pursue; Plus other Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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The Minnesota Vikings season has come to an end at 9-8 after beating the Green Bay Packers 16-3. Welcome to the offseason Minnesota Vikings fans. It appears all options are on the table for the Minnesota Vikings at QB heading into 2026. BUT, did the Minnesota Vikings miss their shot at winning a Super Bowl this year when they let Sam Darnold sign with Seattle? Leighton believes so, and he makes his point to the Before I Die crew. Who is Quarterbacking the Vikings in 2026? J.J. McCarthy, Mac Jones, Joe Burrow? All that and more!

0:00 - The Minnesota Vikings 2025 season is over.

3:15 – happy for Harrison Smith and C.J. Ham

5:00 – More J.J. McCarthy injury talk

12:30 – A quick look ahead to the NFL draft.

22:17 – Did Vikings miss shot at this years Super Bowl by not keeping Sam Darnold?

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Kevin Steafnski is heading towards being the most desired head coach; Plus, black monday is going on and NFL coaches are being fired; Previewing the NFL Draft with 18 teams locked into their spots; Judd changes his tune on Sam Darnold and the Seahawks; Plus taking a look at the NFL playoffs and more on Football Takes with Thor Nystrom.

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Thor and AJ react to the Vikings win over Green Bay to end the 2025 season and discuss JJ McCarthy pulling himself from the game, his future with the team, the performance of the defense, potential ends to a few careers, and much more!

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Minnesota Vikings HOTTEST TAKES entering the offseason; Who will be the starting quarterback for the Vikings in 2026; Vikings special teams woes doom the season; Why the Vikings and Kevin O'Connell need a legit offensive coordinator; Plus a Vikings pie chart of blame for the season and more news on Purple Daily.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 18 in the NFL! The Pittsburgh Steelers outlasted the Baltimore Ravens to finalize the NFL playoff bracket! 

00:30 - Screw kickers

01:30 - Recapping a WILD Pittsburgh Steelers win over the Baltimore Ravens 

08:00 - NFL playoff bracket is finalized, and it feels as wide open as ever 

23:00 - Playoff QB trust tree rankings

35:00 - Recapping our 2025 Steak and a Beer bets 

40:00 - Will Joe Burrow play somewhere else in 2026? 

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Minnesota Vikings 2025 season is OVER... Big changes coming soon; Where do the Vikings go from here after a disappointing season; Who is the most to blame for this Viking season; Plus, Vikings fans join the show to give their thoughts on the season and more on Vikings Vent Line.

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How should we remember the 2025 Vikings season; What’s been our favorite and least favorite Vikings thing for this season; We still make our picks for the Vikings-Packers game and more on Purple Daily.

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Five things to watch in Vikings-Packers; Getting Justin Jefferson over 1,000 yards; Why the Vikings should let JJ McCarthy let it fly; Harrion Smith’s Vikigns career potentially coming to an end; Plus other things to watch for on Thor Talks Purple with Leighton Glodek.

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Minnesota Vikings New Year's Resolutions for 2026; What should the Vikings be focused on for next season; Vikings future with JJ McCarthy; Free agent and draft options for the Vikings next season; Plus more Vikings feedback and a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily.

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Mackey and Judd react to a report from the Athletic that lists the Minnesota Vikings as a team to watch if the Baltimore Ravens trade Lamar Jackson this offseason. Would it make sense to trade multiple picks and JJ McCarthy for Lamar Jackson? Would Jackson and Kevin O'Connell mesh well together or not? How can the Vikings clear enough cap space to make a blockbuster deal for Jackson possible? The boys also debut the 2026 Purple Daily Offseason Spreadsheet of Glory! 

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Thor Nystrom, Mike Bainbridge and Eric Froton provide the deepest (dare we say most ACCURATE) dive into the College Football Playoff games and assorted New Year's Eve bowl games!

02:00 - Cotton Bowl: Miami vs. Ohio State

10:00 - Orange Bowl: Oregon vs. Texas Tech

20:00 - Rose Bowl: Alabama vs. Indiana

32:00 - Sugar Bowl: Ole Miss vs. Georgia

39:00 - ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt

46:00 - Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke

52:00 - Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Texas

1:02:00 - Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. Utah

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The Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins joins Judd on the New Year's Eve edition of Purple Access to discuss the questions They both have after Brian Flores' press conference on Tuesday. Is Harrison Smtih set to play in his final NFL game in Week 18 against Green Bay? Plus more on the latest Purple Access!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into Hot Take Tuesday topics! Including fixing the 6-win Cincinnati Bengals with three moves, Kirk Cousins and Minnesota Vikings regrets and more! 

02:00 - HOT TAKE: The Cincinnati Bengals would win the Super Bowl if they hired Brian Flores as their next head coach 

12:00 - HOT TAKE: The Minnesota Vikings would have won 12 games with Kirk Cousins starting 17 games this season 

23:00 - HOT TAKE: The Pro Bowl is an even bigger joke than it was before 

30:00 - Week 18 picks! 

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Mackey and Doogie recklessly speculate on whether Kirk Cousins could return to the Minnesota Vikings in 2026... What is his current contract situation? What would it cost the Minnesota Vikings? And would Cousins back up JJ McCarthy or compete with him? Plus, will Brian Flores leave? And will Harrison Smith retire? 

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Thor is joined by Judd for some Modest proposals that include making sure JJ McCarthy doesn't start this weekend, Thor flipping on his previous proposal, plus a role-playing excersize along with some other coaching staff questions!

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Mackey, Judd and Dex make predictions about the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, in Week 18 vs. the Green Bay Packers, Brian Flores and more! Plus, a Week 18 Quarterback Cesspool Challenge! 

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 17 in the NFL! The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens play a winner-take-division Week 18 game; Where will Malik Willis wind up?; And more! 

01:00 - Boone made a guy puke 

05:00 - Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have A LOT on the line this Sunday

13:00 - Lamar Jackson drama 

19:00 - Where will Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis sign in free agency? 

28:00 - San Francisco 49ers edge Chicago Bears in a BANGER of a game 

45:00 - Detroit Lions lost to Max Brosmer and the Minnesota Vikings! 

53:00 - More on Minnesota Vikings and Brian Flores 

58:00 - We already miss Philip Rivers 

1:06:00 - Maxx Crosby vs. Las Vegas Raiders

1:10:00 - Philadelphia Eagles edge Buffalo Bills 

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Mackey, Judd and Thor are here with Monday Football Takes! Topics include: Why the NFL needs a draft lottery; Why the Chicago Bears are frauds (kind of); Where will Green Bay Packers backup QB Malik Willis end up in 2026?; Should the Minnesota Vikings live some regret?; A Pop Tarts Bowl celebration; A positive NIL story for once! 

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It's a hybrid edition of Thor Talks Purple with Thor fielding questions from listeners about the NFL Draft, Brian Flores replacements, and more. Plus a 3-round mock draft with the Vikings selecting 17th!

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Mackey and Judd dive into a Pro Football Talk report about Brian Flores potentially leaving the Minnesota Vikings this offseason. Why and how could this happen? Plus, what does it mean that the Vikings could end up with 9 wins -- despite mostly terrible QB play? How will this shape decision-making by Kevin O'Connell and company this offseason? Plus, favorite Vikings things. 

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Best Minnesota Vikings moments on Purple Daily in 2025! We recap the best and funniest moments of the 2025 year on Purple Daily!

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Will Minnesota Vikings defense remain elite in 2026; The differences with Kevin O’Connell compared to other Vikings head coaches; Plus, Vikings feedback on other quarterback options, looking ahead to the 2026 offseason and more on Purple Daily.

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Why the Minnesota Vikings won’t repeat the same mistakes in 2026; Will the Vikings close the regular season with a win over the Packers; Keeping Brian Flores as Vikings DC next season and more on Before I Die with Jessi, Jason, and Leighton.

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Thor and AJ go through thewir 3-phase reaction to the Vikings' win over the Lions on Christmas Day. A hilariously bad day on offense didn't stop the Vikings from winning the game, Brian Flores' defense ate the Lions' lunch, and Harrison Smith turned back he clock in a vintage performance.

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Minnesota Vikings HOTTEST TAKES after beating the Detroit Lions; Why the Vikings would be Super Bowl contenders if Aaron Rodgers was QB. 1; This Vikings team is doing something no other team has done before; Max Brosmer has surpassed Spergon Wynn in Vikings QB lure; Plus a pie chart of praise for the Vikings win and more on Purple Daily!

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Minnesota Vikings WIN on Christmas Day and upset the Detroit Lions! Vikings DC Brian Flores cooks up an incredible day against the Lions knocking Detroit out of the playoffs; Vikings fans join the show to give their thoughts on the win and more on Vikings Vent Line.

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What will the Minnesota Vikings Quarterback room look like in 2026? If J.J. McCarthy is the starter for the Minnesota Vikings, they must bring in a capable backup who has started games in the NFL. Chip Scoggins from the Minnesota Star Tribune and Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad are back for Purple Access looking deep into the plans of the Minnesota Vikings at QB. Legit backup? J.J. McCarthy? Big trade? What about the disconnect at QB between J.J. McCarthy and Kevin O’Connell all season long? Certainly worth a discussion. 

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Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy is OUT for the Lions game with a hairline fracture on his hand; When did the injury happen to the Vikings QB; Vikings turn to Max Brosmer as the starting quarterback and more on Purple Daily with Doogie!

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Judd joins Thor for 'Modest Proposal' Tuesday with both guys trying their best to improve the Vikings! They need to get their disciplinary act together, securing the last place schedule is crucial for success next season, and more on the latest Thor Talks Purple!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions against the Detroit Lions involving Justin Jefferson, Eric Wilson, looking ahead to the 2026 season and more on Write That Down; Plus a QB Cesspool Chalenge and more on Purple Daily.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 16 in the NFL! The Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots played a banger; The Detroit Lions might be cooked; The AFC is wild! 

04:00 - WTF Baltimore Ravens? Plus, the New England Patriots are for real 

22:00 - The top of the AFC is wild! Jacksonville Jaguars, Denver Broncos and New England Patriots competing for the No. 1 seed

34:00 - The Carolina Panthers stuck a knife in the Tampa Bay Bucs… for now 

41:00 - CHAOS at the end of the Detroit Lions - Pittsburgh Steelers game

58:00 - The Chicago Bears are the most clutch team in the NFL

1:08:00 - The Miami Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa

1:10:00 - Reacting to last Thursday’s gem of a game between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams 

1:22:00 - Hey College Football Playoff… it’s time to ditch the Group of 5 schools… Sorry, James Madison and Tulane… 

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The Minnesota Vikings won their 3rd game in a row. Yay! J.J. McCarthy is injured again. Nay! How does J.J. McCarthy’s latest injury impact the already muddy situation with J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings? As Jason notes, it is “a resume of injuries” at this point for McCarthy. The Before I Die crew is back to recap whatever it was we saw on Sunday at the Meadowlands and how the Minnesota Vikings will move forward as they navigate through another J.J. McCarthy injury. Lastly, if the Minnesota Vikings have good receivers, why don’t they ever catch the ball? 

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Did the Detroit Lions miss their Super Bowl window; Why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the biggest chokers in the NFL this season; The college football playoff has massive implications on the NFL Draft; Which teams could move up or down the board and more on Football Takes!

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Thor and Aj react to the Vikings win over the Giants in which JJ McCarthy left the game injured. How did he play before exiting and how big of a concern is it? What's with the drop rate by receivers? Jalen Redmond has standout day on defense. Thor shares his annoyance with the commentary crew on yesterday's broadcast.

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Minnesota Vikings HOTTEST takes after a win over the New York Giants; Why the Vikings trip over themselves anytime they play on Christmas or Christmas Eve; Vikings WR Justin Jefferson will bounce back in a big way in 2026; Vikings skill position players have dropped the ball this season; Vikings Pie Chart of Praise in the win and more on Purple Daily.

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It's the penultimate NFL slate with holiday gifts in store for every football fan! In this edition of "Line Lookahead", Thor Nystrom and Robbie Rosenhaus take a glance at the early lines for week 17 in the NFL including the Seahawks and Patriots as big favorites, the Texans and Chargers in a near pick'em on Saturday night and can you trust Bo Nix laying double digits on the road? All that plus an early look at the four college playoff games heading your way this week!

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Minnesota Vikings BEAT the New York Giants but lose JJ McCarthy to ANOTHER injury; Maybe the most painful Vikings win or game of the season; What should the Vikings be watching for with McCarthy potentially out for the season; Vikings fans join the show to discuss the loss and more on Vikings Vent Line.

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Mackey and Judd preview and make their picks for the upcoming Minnesota Vikings - New York Giants game. Will JJ McCarthy keep his string of good play going? Is this the game Justin Jefferson finally breaks out? 

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Thor is joined by Leighton James to dive deep into the prop lines for this weekend's game between the Vikings and Giants. The two cover both QBs, running backs and pass catchers while sharing their knowledge of why they lean one way or another!

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Its' a Feedback Friday with the crew fielding questions and notes from listeners about the Vikings, JJ McCarthy, Kevin O'Connell and more! Plus a snake draft of the week!

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Minnesota Vikings State of the Union from Padraigs Brewing! Reckless Vikings trade ideas for the offseason; Should the Vikings just stick with JJ McCarthy; Vikings draft ideas next season and more on a live edition of Purple Daily.

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Was Sunday’s game in Dallas J.J. McCarthy’s best game for the Minnesota Vikings? Was it also Kevin O’Connell’s best game of the season for the Minnesota Vikings? Chip Scoggins from The Minnesota Star Tribune joins Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad for Purple Access. Most importantly, are the game plans of the last few weeks going to be what we see from the Minnesota Vikings in 2026? Judd and Chip weigh in on that, J.J. McCarthy’s growing confidence and more!

0:45 – J.J. McCarthy looking like he belongs and Kevin O’Connell’s role in that.

7:15 – Why did Kevin O'Connell finally change the Minnesota Vikings offense?

11:55 – On J.J. McCarthy’s mechanics

17:44 – Minnesota Vikings need to have a running game

22:40 – What is going on with Christian Darrisaw?

29:45 – Vikings upcoming Free Agency plans 

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There's a team out there that is a live longshot to win it all in college football, but who? Thor Nystrom and Robbie Rosenhaus review their best bets from a week ago (Thor went 3-0!) and then deep dive into their top plays for the football week. It's the "Thor's Hammers" edition of Football Takes with our strongest opinions and thoughts on everything ahead in the NFL and bowl season.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions, including about the Miami Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa!

04:00 - Is Tua Tagovailoa DONE as a high-end NFL starting QB? 

12:00 - How impressive it is that Jordan Mailata went from rugby player to high end NFL left tackle? 

15:00 - Would you rather have Bo Nix or JJ McCarthy as your QB moving forward? 

20:00 - Do NFL players actually quit? 

27:00 - Which NFL teams are you most emotionally attached to? 

30:00 - Do NFL agents ever act shady? 

34:00 - Week 16 picks! Los Angeles Rams @ Seattle Seahawks; Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears; Tampa Bay Bucs @ Carolina Panthers; New England Patriots @ Baltimore Ravens; Washington State vs. Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl! 

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Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy is playing more free; Explaining everyone’s obsession with pre-progression and where it fits in with the Vikings; Why Kevin O’Connell has been pricky lately with the Vikings media; Plus, other Vikings draft thoughts and more on a Thorsday on Purple Daily!

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It's an Ask Thor Anything edition of Thor Talks Purple with Thor fielding questions about Kwesi potentially being on the hot seat, questions about. the upcoming NFL Draft, Justin Jefferson's response to this season, how polarizing JJ McCarthy can be, and more!

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Minnesota Vikings QB speculation for 2026 season; Will the Vikings commit to JJ McCarthy in 2026; Potential other options for the Vikings involving Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones or Justin Herbert; Plus other Vikings news and more on Purple Daily with Doogie!

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A War Room Wednesday as we look ahead to the NFL Draft through the eyes of the college football playoff and the Minnesota Vikings. Thor Nystrom reviews players of interest to the Minnesota Vikings in every first round CFP matchup. Plus, another PFF mock draft as the Minnesota Vikings. Who did Thor end up with and why?

1:50 – Oklahoma and Alabama

9:00 – Texas A&M and Miami

16:00 – Tulane and Ole Miss

21:18 – Oregon and James Madison

27:30 – Minnesota Vikings mock draft! 

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Minnesota Vikings predictions against the New York Giants involving JJ McCarthy, Justin Jefferson, Jalen Nailor and more on Write That Down! Plus we have a QB Cespool challenge and Judd makes a surprising return after initially taking the show off and more on Purple Daily.

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Mackey presents his updated Super Bowl Contender Ladder to the boys! Ranking and discussing all 32 NFL teams throughout this episode, with deeper dives on the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills! 

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Judd, Thor, and AJ share their latest football takes including all of the WR talent on its way to the NFL, how Detroit will make the NFC Championship Game, NFL Coach of the year, and more!

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What’s up with Christian Darrisaw and the Minnesota Vikings; Vikings lose Jonathan Greenard to a season-ending injury; Vikings salary cap problems after this season; JJ McCarthy evolving with the Vikings and other Vikings updates with Doogie on Purple Daily. 

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Thor is joined to offer some modest proposals to the Vikings including making sure you have the same receiver core next season, getting Jonathan Allen off the field in more situations, and more!

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State of Minnesota Vikings after consecutive wins over the Cowboys and Commanders; What’s the percent chance JJ McCarthy is the Vikings starting quarterback in 2026; Why McCarthy has taken significant steps forward; Favorite and least favorite Vikings things; Plus latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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Licking their wounds from a Sunday night defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings, the Dallas Cowboys are installed as a favorite over the Los Angeles Chargers this week at home. In this edition of "Line Lookahead", Thor Nystrom and Robbie Rosenhaus take a glance at the early lines for week 16 in the NFL including the Bills and Texans as big favorites, the Rams and Seahawks in a near pick'em on Thursday night and how many points does Patrick Mahomes mean to the Chiefs? All that and more as we review the action from Week 15 and steamroll towards the playoffs!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 15 in the NFL! The Kansas City Chiefs suffered the worst day in recent team history; Boone apologizes to Jeremiah; JJ McCarthy balls out for Minnesota Vikings! 

04:00 - Patrick Mahomes tears his ACL; What next for Kansas City Chiefs? 

15:00 - Los Angeles Chargers are a real threat in the AFC 

20:00 - Does the road through the AFC playoffs indeed run through the Denver Broncos? 

27:00 - The Buffalo Bills are primed to do what only four other teams have done in NFL history

45:00 - The Los Angeles Rams put the Detroit Lions season in jeopardy; But can the Rams overcome key injuries? 

57:00 - The Minnesota Vikings and JJ McCarthy delivered a dagger to the Dallas Cowboys’ season

1:16:00 - A review of old man Philip Rivers’ performance

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The Minnesota Vikings are winners of back-to-back games for the first time this season thanks in large part to J.J. McCarthy. It took most of the season, but the Minnesota Vikings and J.J. McCarthy have begun to show some consistency. So, how are we all feeling about “nine”? Besides the obvious Josh Allen comparison, who else can we compare J.J. McCarthy too? The Before I Die crew is back diving deep on J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings after their Sunday night victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

0:00 – No playoffs for the Minnesota Vikings

2:15 – How are we feeling about J.J. McCarthy

5:45 – Looking for consistency from J.J. McCarthy

10:15 – Best case scenario for the Minnesota Vikings is that J.J. McCarthy is THE GUY!

18:35 Sunday night was Kevin O’Connell’s best game of the season.

23:10 – Your Comments From YouTube.

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